The Oklahoma Sooners fans were long overdue for the satisfying news of playoff qualification under Brent Venables. It would finally come to fruition after a win against LSU on 29th November. The Sooners are projected to win the game per ESPN FPI and have a 73.8% chance of doing so. A playoff qualification would be the next sure step. However, OU’s academic calendar presents a newer challenge for the Oklahoma head coach.

Oklahoma is currently ranked 8th after the Week 12 CFP rankings, and Brent Venables would be seeded to play his playoff first-round game against a 9th-ranked Notre Dame. The date? The first round is slated to be played from December 19th to 20th. However, that date coincides with OU’s graduation ceremonies and students’ final exams.

Coping with both academic responsibilit

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