OAKMONT, Pa. — The star power at the top of the leaderboard as this 125th U.S. Open awaits Sunday’s final round isn’t exactly what the TV networks or those in the Oakmont grillroom were hoping for or expecting.

The Oakmont faithful have become somewhat spoiled by their U.S. Open winners, with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Johnny Miller and Larry Nelson a part of the club’s rich history. Ernie Els won a U.S. Open at Oakmont, as did Dustin Johnson.

Such is the distinguished pedigree of the golfer expected to emerge from the 156-player field hoisting the chalice by dinnertime Sunday.

That’s why many expected (hoped for?) the likes of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler or career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy to emerge as Oakmont’s latest champion.

But you know what?

Sam Burns, who didn’t back up in Saturday’s third round after posting the round of the tournament with his 65 on Friday, doesn’t give a damn about the pedigree on the board.

He shot 69 on Saturday and takes a one-shot lead into the final round at 4-under par, seeking a life-changing victory.

When he was informed that there have been seven first-time major winners at Oakmont, Burns said, “It would be incredible’’ to become the eighth.

“As a kid growing up, you dream about winning major championships.’’ Burns said.

Burns is best friends with Scheffler, with whom he shares rental homes at tournaments, and said he’s done what he can to “pick his brain’’ on how to win a major.

We’ll see on Sunday what he’s learned.

J.J. Spaun, who’s been at or near the top of the leaderboard after every round this week and refuses to go away, doesn’t give a damn, either. He’s 3-under par after shooting 69 and trails Burns by one shot.

“I’m just happy I’m still within shouting distance,’’ Spaun said. “This is the best I’ve played in my career. This is the first time for me to be in contention in a major. It’s fun.’’

Adam Scott, who’s 44 years old and hasn’t won a tournament since 2020, doesn’t give a damn.

He’s one shot off the lead at 3-under par after shooting 67 in pursuit of a second career major 12 years after his first, the 2013 Masters.

“A lot can happen in 18 holes out here,’’ Scott said. “But I like what I’ve done so far.’’

Viktor Hovland, who’s knocked on the door in major championships without bagging one despite three top 5 finishes including a runner-up and a tie for third, doesn’t give a damn. He’s three shots behind Burns at 1-under par after shooting 70.

“I’m well aware that I’ve got a chance [Sunday], and if I shoot a low round of golf then anything can happen,’’ Hovland said. “But there’s a lot of good players around me. Adam Scott played a brilliant round today, just didn’t really miss a shot. I don’t expect Sam or J.J. to mess it up out there. They’re solid players.

“That forces me to play some really good golf tomorrow.’’

Hovland said his near misses at majors have prepared him for Sunday.

“I just feel like I’ve matured a lot more, just seen a lot more stuff happening,’’ Hovland said. “I know kind of what it takes to win a major championship, so I know the shots to try to hit and what shots not to try to hit. I feel like I’m way better equipped.’’

Carlos Ortiz, who’s playing in his 162nd career PGA Tour tournament and has one win (the 2020 Vivant Houston Open), doesn’t give a damn either. He’s even par for the championship and four shots back after shooting 67.

Thriston Lawrence, who entered the week having missed the cut in nine of his 11 starts on the PGA Tour this year, doesn’t give a damn.

He’s 1-over-par, five shots off the lead.

Tyrrell Hatton, the only player from LIV Golf in contention, doesn’t give a damn. With six career top 10 finishes in major championships, he’s also 1-over par and five back after shooting 68 on Saturday.

“I don’t think it makes a difference whether you’ve won majors in the past,’’ Hatton said. “You know that you can get over the line in a major. On your day, you have to trust that you can compete and beat anyone and have that self-belief.’’