Where does Oklahoma land in CBS Sports' latest power rankings?

The Oklahoma Sooners won their first game as a member of the Southeastern Conference on Friday night, defeating the Temple Owls by a score of 51-3. It was one of many big wins by the top programs in college football in week one.

CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello released his power rankings as we head into week two, and his list included plenty of movement in the top 25.

Despite the sound victory, Brent Venables’ team dropped six spots to land at No. 16 on the list. Here’s what Marcello had to say about OU’s place in the rankings.

Jackson Arnold’s debut was a success. He threw four touchdowns in the first half against Temple, picking up where Dillon Gabriel left off last season. The Sooners have scored 50-plus points in six games since last season, the most in the FBS. – Marcello, CBS Sports

Understandably, there were more impressive wins than Oklahoma’s victory across the world of college football, but the Sooners did nothing to drop from their initial spot at No. 10. Instead, several teams with statement-making wins in week one jumped OU in the rankings.

But there’s no need to worry. Oklahoma will have plenty of opportunities to make a statement once SEC play begins later this month. With the tough schedule the Sooners face, they’ll be able to jump back up the rankings if they take care of business in their conference games.

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