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Defense Carries No. 24 Sooners Past New Mexico, 14-6

John Mateer threw touchdowns to Hayden Hansen and Isaiah Sategna III, and Oklahoma's defense recorded six sacks in a 14-6 win over New Mexico. The Sooners ran for 61 yards and threw two interceptions while holding the Lobos to 185 yards in front of 83,423. The AP poll dropped OU out of the Top 25 the next day. Next: No. 2 Georgia on the road.

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No. 11 Sooners Fall 17-10 at Michigan

Michigan beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 at Michigan Stadium after a Jyaire Hill interception set up Jordan Marshall's go-ahead 1-yard run. John Mateer threw a 22-yard touchdown to Mackenzie Alleyne and Tate Sandell tied it 10-10, but the Sooners never led. OU outgained the Wolverines 289-263 in front of a program-record 111,240. Next: New Mexico at home.

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No. 10 Sooners Shut Out UTEP 51-0 in Season Opener

John Mateer threw three touchdown passes and Isaiah Sategna III returned a punt 88 yards as Oklahoma opened 2026 with a 51-0 win at Memorial Stadium. The Sooners scored on their first eight possessions, totaled 401 yards, and held UTEP to 198. Next: No. 16 Michigan on the road.

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Sooners Fall to Alabama in CFP First Round, Finish 10-3

Oklahoma closed a landmark 2025 season with a 24-34 loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff first round at Memorial Stadium. The Sooners finished 10-3 overall and 6-2 in SEC play, earning their first CFP berth since joining the conference.

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Sooners Upset No. 4 Alabama 23-21 in Tuscaloosa

John Mateer and the defense delivered a statement win in Bryant-Denny Stadium, knocking off Alabama 23-21 on November 15. The victory was a signature moment in Brent Venables' fourth season and pushed Oklahoma to 8-2.

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Venables Takes Over Defensive Play-Calling for 2025

Head coach Brent Venables announced he will call defenses on game days for the 2025 season, adding Nate Dreiling (linebackers) and Wes Goodwin (assistant linebackers) to his staff. The moves aimed to revitalize a unit that struggled in 2024.

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Ben Arbuckle Named Offensive Coordinator

Oklahoma hired Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach ahead of the 2025 season. Arbuckle's arrival signaled a new offensive identity built around John Mateer's dual-threat ability in the SEC.

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2026 SEC Schedule Announced — Sooners Open with UTEP

As the program looks ahead, Oklahoma's 2026 schedule features SEC matchups against Michigan (road), Georgia, Texas, and more. The offseason focus shifts to roster development ahead of spring practice.

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Isaiah Sategna III Surpasses 900 Receiving Yards

Junior wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III finished the 2025 regular season with 67 receptions for 965 yards and 8 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the SEC's top deep threats under passing game coordinator Emmett Jones.

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Summer 2026: Sooners in Offseason Mode

With no active games during the summer offseason, Oklahoma is focused on strength training, film study, and preparation for the 2026 campaign. Boomer Ball will update weekly once the season kicks off in late August.

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