Oklahoma is destroying opponents yet RPI still isn’t impressed

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Patty Gasso looks out towards the outfield during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series game against Oregon at Devon Park on June 1, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn ImagesWhen the NCAA released the first softball RPI rankings of 2026 on Monday, Oklahoma was ranked 14th. Yet, based on the streak of dominance by the Sooners in the past 13 games, one would expect a much higher placement from a team with a 24-2 record that outscored opponents 116-8 over a single weekend.

The factor that tanked Oklahoma below the top 10 most likely comes down to their relatively weak strength of schedule. Seven of the 18…