Way to early 2024 top 10

Oklahoma 5a Football (still way too early) Rankings:

Projected Rank - Team - Projected 2024 Win Total

1. Carl Albert (14-0) - The rich get richer... Need I say more?

2. Collinsville (12-2) - Returning a lot of production, including a great Sr. class with a lot of experience

3. Elgin (11-2) - Returning a very solid offense, led by Sr QB

4. Lawton MacArthur (10-3) - very talented 2026 class looking to make some noise

5. Del City (9-3) - Though they lose a lot on offense, they do return meaningful starters up front, and on defense, and will surely make noise in the portal

6. Guthrie (10-2) - Though the 2023 Defense will probably never be replicated, the mold has been set for a new class to emerge and continue the Bluejay's winning tradition.

7. Sapulpa (7-4) - New Facilities + Winning Record + Tulsa Metro = Transfer Portal. Expect them to take a step in the right direction in 2024

8. Claremore (9-2) - The weaker the district the more the wins. No disrespect, but was never high on them this year.

9. Bishop Kelley (7-4) - Poorly timed injuries held Kelley from making a deeper playoff run. Expect them to continue winning in a new district

10. McAlester (8-4) - Winning tradition is strong, but not strong enough to explain a disappointing 2023. Questionable offensive output in 2023 leads to an even more questionable situation in 2024

Honorable Mentions/Teams to watch:
Booker T. Washington(6-5) - Very disappointing 2023 in 6a-DII, but will hopefully compete more in 5a. Time will tell.
Coweta(7-4) - Hesitated putting them in list, graduating star RB was what kept me from doing so. Still could make noise with portal, only time will tell.
MidWest City (8-4) - MidWest City could have a resurgence in the portal era.