No Big 12 team benefited more from its bowl game than Oklahoma. Thanks to a 45-31 win over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, the Sooners should be the preseason favorite to win the conference next season. 

The hype isn't unfounded, though. Oklahoma returns its entire defensive front six/seven and quarterback Trevor Knight, whose potential makes him a scary player for opposing defenses. 

Be prepared to hear about it all offseason, folks. 

What does Oklahoma need to do this spring to turn those expectations into a reality and bring home a ninth Big 12 title?

Knight Takes the Next Step
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