Bedlam Back on the Horizon

College football’s playoff expansion could reignite the legendary Bedlam rivalry between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State—long dormant since OU’s SEC move. Oklahoma AD Roger Denny says bringing the game back is vital for state pride, especially if it doesn’t hurt playoff chances. With expanded playoffs rewarding strength of schedule, nonconference matchups like Bedlam gain value—but both schools face practical hurdles: OSU canceled a big Alabama game to play Michigan State, and neither team sees clear benefit in the matchup. Still, with the CFP building trust in nonconference scheduling, Bedlam’s return seems inevitable—even if the path is uncertain. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1f7771458e23456