Coach: Lincoln Riley
2016 record: 11-2
Projected 2017 record: 12-0
Circle the date: Sept. 9 at Ohio State
Bowl trip: Rose
Why No. 4: Nice of Bob Stoops to retire during the offseason, making sure the school promoted Riley. It will end up being a great thing for the Sooners, who were likely to lose their offensive wizard in the next few years to another head coaching opportunity. The decision by Stoops allows for continuity in the program and a chance to win big both now and in the future.