After defeating LSU 17-13 yesterday, Oklahoma is poised to make its first playoff under head coach Brent Venables. The regular season (10-2) record includes ranked wins; a playoff berth should be a near-certainty. However, CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli didn’t wholeheartedly second that opinion. Thus, he got a strong reply from the Sooners’ front office.

“This country needs to have a serious discussion about letting Oklahoma into the playoffs,” wrote Fornelli on X.

The team is currently ranked 8th in the CFP rankings after Week 13. Sooners’ GM Jim Nagy was watching and couldn’t hold back, replying with some harsh language.

” ‘Letting’ Oklahoma into the playoffs. Show me a better resume. Get the F— out of here,” wrote Nagy.

This tweet has garnered over 147k views already, as the Oklahoma GM didn’t let that disrespect slide. The Sooners, without a doubt, deserve a place in the playoffs, considering the wins they have accumulated.

Oklahoma started the season with 5 consecutive wins. It included a dominant 24-13 win against Michigan and a win against then-ranked Auburn, 24-17. A 6-23 loss to Texas came as a setback for the Sooners, but Brent Venables mounted a comeback against South Carolina, winning 26-7. But the team would lose again to then-8th-ranked Ole Miss 34-26. That loss ultimately proved to be a blessing. The HC called it a “circle the wagons” moment.

“Tried to instill confidence in who we are,” Venables said. “We lost a tough game that night against a really good football team. We had our opportunities, and the game teaches you a lot of hard, tough lessons.”

Ever since then, the team has defeated three ranked teams in Tennessee, Alabama, and Missouri. Moreover, Brent Venables’ side finished its season with a statement win over LSU, where John Mateer passed for 318 yards, his second-most this season. Oklahoma’s most wins have come against tougher opponents, and when comparing it to other 10-2 contenders as the schedule plays a major part. That’s why the GM Nagy took offence when CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli used “letting” in his tweet.

Vanderbilt is currently 10-2 in the SEC after it defeated Tennessee yesterday. The team’s two losses came against ranked Alabama and Texas. The team could undoubtedly slip into the playoffs, but it will most likely replace a 10-2 Miami or Notre Dame. Oklahoma, then, is still expected to retain its 8th spot when the Week 14 CFP rankings are released. But will the Sooners play their first-round matchup at home?

Brent Venables opens up about playing his playoff game at home

Considering the current CFP rankings, Oklahoma is expected to host a 9th-ranked Notre Dame team in the first round. Currently, ESPN’s probability rankings give OU a 76% chance to host the matchup. Home advantage or not, Brent Venables made it clear that his team will show up.

“I just love an invitation, and I don’t care if it’s on the road,” said Venables.” I don’t care. Of course. I would love to be here, but I don’t spend any time looking at them. I’m going to fight for this, so I don’t know. They’re not going to listen to me; there are plenty of things to look at for them to make the decisions they make. I’m sure it’s not easy, and wherever they ask us to play. We show up.”

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Playing at home, however, has another complication. The first CFP rounds are scheduled for the 19th and 20th of December. This is the same period when OU will be conducting its final exams and organizing graduation ceremonies. Though Oklahoma AD has promised to explore “alternatives”, it remains to be seen how the extra academic workload plays a part for the Sooners players going into the biggest game of their career. What will the program do if the dates clash?