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Weekly game recaps with regular stats, advanced analytics, and a Monday-morning writeup for Sooner Nation.

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W 14-6Week 3 · 2026

vs. New Mexico

Defense bails out No. 24 Sooners in a 14-6 win over New Mexico

No. 24 Oklahoma held off New Mexico 14-6 on a 95-degree night at Memorial Stadium, and the final margin was the defense's. John Mateer threw a 29-yard touchdown to Hayden Hansen and a 53-yarder to Isaiah Sategna III, then spent the night living with two interceptions, a muffed punt, and 61 rushing yards. Six sacks and a fourth-and-1 stop kept the Lobos to two field goals in front of 83,423. The AP poll dropped the Sooners out of the Top 25 the next day.

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Previous 2026 issues

Every game, every Monday — regular stats and a full writeup.

L 10-17Week 2 · 2026

at Michigan

Turnovers cost No. 11 Sooners in 17-10 loss at the Big House

Oklahoma never led in Ann Arbor and fell 17-10 to No. 24 Michigan in front of a program-record 111,240 at Michigan Stadium. The Sooners outgained the Wolverines 289-263 and tied the game 10-10 in the fourth quarter, then John Mateer's interception at the OU 16 set up Jordan Marshall's 1-yard winner. A 10-0 hole at halftime and two giveaways were the difference on a day the defense mostly held.

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W 51-0Week 1 · 2026

vs. UTEP

Sooners open 2026 with a 51-0 shutout of UTEP

No. 10 Oklahoma started the Brent Venables encore season the way a playoff hopeful should: score on the first eight possessions, get John Mateer out early, and post a 51-0 shutout of UTEP at Memorial Stadium. Isaiah Sategna III supplied the splash — an 88-yard punt return and a 34-yard touchdown catch — while the defense limited the Miners to 198 yards and two third-down conversions.

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2025 archive

Final 2025 recaps from the CFP season, kept for reference.

L 24-34Week 13 · 2025Archive

vs. Alabama (CFP First Round)

Sooners' CFP run ends at home as Alabama answers in the rematch

Oklahoma's landmark 2025 season closed with a 24-34 loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff first round at Memorial Stadium. The Sooners finished 10-3 and earned their first CFP berth in the SEC era, but the Crimson Tide's balanced offense and red-zone efficiency proved the difference in the rematch.

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W 23-21Week 11 · 2025Archive

at Alabama

Sooners shock No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa

John Mateer and a composed Oklahoma defense delivered the signature win of Brent Venables' fourth season, knocking off Alabama 23-21 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The victory pushed the Sooners to 8-2 and announced that OU belonged on the national stage in year two of SEC play.

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W 24-13Week 2 · 2025Archive

vs. Michigan

Defense sets the tone in statement win over Michigan

Oklahoma's 24-13 victory over Michigan in the Memorial Stadium opener showed what Brent Venables' rebuilt defense could look like at full strength. The Sooners limited the Wolverines to 13 points and 298 total yards while John Mateer managed a efficient, turnover-free afternoon.

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How it works:Each Monday during the season, Boomer Ball publishes a recap of the previous game — box-score highlights, QB watch, offense and defense reports, what's next, and advanced analytics for Locker Room members. Stats are sourced from soonersports.com and ESPN.