Who is the best quarterback OU will face in 2026?

NCAA Football: Mississippi at Oklahoma — Oct 25, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) celebrates with fans after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

OU football's 2026 schedule features one of the most daunting quarterback gauntlets in the country. From a Heisman favorite in Austin to a veteran QB in Athens, Brent Venables' defense will see a wide range of styles, arm talents, and experience levels. Here's a look at every quarterback OU is projected to face this season, ranked by degree of difficulty, according to SoonerScoop's George Stoia.