Is Nebraska a cautionary tale for Oklahoma's SEC move? Why the Sooners think they're ready for a step up

Oklahoma and Texas announced they would exit the Big 12 together and join the SEC .

The Sooners coach Lincoln Riley's unexpected departure sowed a narrative that he didn't believe in OU 's ability to compete where "It Just Means More" Pundits and opposing fan bases have piled on with skepticism, as the Sooners prepare for their SEC debut.

The early signs out of Norman suggest the early signs suggest the latter to be possible.

Nebraska left the Big 12 in favor of the Big Ten and moved to the SEC .

The Huskers have hope again under second-year coach Matt Rhule .

The Sooners and Nebraska played for the first time since the 2010 Big 12 championship game.

Osborne is pulling for the Sooners , with hopes they can avoid the fate in the SEC that Nebraska suffered.

Sooners will own one of the SEC 's marquee rivalry games against Texas in Dallas .

Sooners already has nine commitments from the Lone Star State for the class of 2025 , including five -star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi .

Stoops: "I always felt [joining the SEC ] would get us those extra four or five guys".