Because of the current size of the Big 12 at 10 teams, it's imperative the league's members play at least one marquee nonconference opponent each season to be seriously considered in the College Football Playoff discussion.
Although that necessity may die down slightly when the Big 12 implements a title game in 2017, Oklahoma has managed to schedule several big-time opponents well into the future.
In recent history, the Sooners have played home-and-home series with Florida State, Notre Dame, Tennessee and Ohio State. But let's take a look at who OU has lined up in the coming years.