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College softball rankings 2022: Oklahoma edges Alabama for No. 1 spot on preseason top 25

By Ethan Lee

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 10: The Oklahoma Sooners celebrate with National Championship trophy after winning Game 3 of the Women's College World Series Championship against the Florida St. Seminoles at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium on June 10, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Sooners won 5-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 10: The Oklahoma Sooners celebrate with National Championship trophy after winning Game 3 of the Women's College World Series Championship against the Florida St. Seminoles at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium on June 10, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Sooners won 5-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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As the Oklahoma Sooners gear up to defend their national championship, here’s where they rank in the FanSided Top 25 preseason college softball rankings.

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Last year, the Oklahoma Sooners were able to dominate just about every team they faced and made it to the Women’s College World Series with relative ease. There were a couple challenges for the Sooners in Oklahoma City, but they were able to clear every hurdle they faced and ended up beating the Florida State Seminoles in the championship series.

Now, Oklahoma is looking to defend its title. The Sooners have a loaded roster, but will they be able to win another championship? Where does Oklahoma rank heading into this college softball season?

Here’s what the FanSided Top 25 preseason college softball rankings look like heading into the 2022 season:

College softball rankings: Preseason Top 25

  1. Oklahoma
  2. Alabama
  3. Oklahoma State
  4. Florida State
  5. UCLA
  6. Florida
  7. Washington
  8. Texas
  9. Virginia Tech
  10. Michigan
  11. Arkansas
  12. Missouri
  13. Duke
  14. Arizona
  15. Tennessee
  16. LSU
  17. Clemson
  18. Louisiana
  19. Oregon
  20. Georgia
  21. James Madison
  22. Arizona State
  23. Kentucky
  24. Northwestern
  25. Liberty

College softball rankings: Oklahoma Sooners sit at No. 1 after national title

With the start of a new season, there’s a familiar face at the top of the preseason college softball rankings. The FanSided Top 25 isn’t the only poll putting the Sooners at No. 1 and it’s clear that Oklahoma could certainly be right back in Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series in just a few months.

The road to OKC probably runs through Norman once again. With the talent on Oklahoma’s roster, the Sooners should once again be considered as the top team going into the 2022 season. Will they have enough to win another national title? Yes, absolutely. Will Oklahoma win the Women’s College World Series once more?

There are several other teams that will be making strong surges and have their sights set on winning a title. Over in Stillwater, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls could be looking to make a push to get a championship. In Tuscaloosa, it’s worth keeping an eye on what the Alabama Crimson Tide are capable of.

But Oklahoma is good. Really good. Expect them to be a force to be reckoned with once again.

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