Award watch lists
R Mason Thomas was listed on the preseason Lott Trophy watchlist.[2] Venables was listed on the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award watchlist.[3]
Schedule
Oklahoma and the SEC announced the 2025 conference schedule on December 11, 2024.[4] The 2025 schedule consists of 7 home games, 4 away games and 1 neutral-site game in the regular season. The Sooners will host three non-conference games against Illinois State, Michigan, and Kent State and will travel to Temple.[5] The Sooners will host four SEC conference opponents against Auburn, Ole Miss, Missouri, and LSU, and will travel to three SEC conference opponents against South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. The Sooners will face Texas in Dallas, Texas at the Cotton Bowl in the 121st Red River Rivalry.
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result |
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August 30 | 5:00 p.m. | Illinois State* | | SECN+/ESPN+ | |
September 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Michigan* | - Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- Norman, OK
| ABC | |
September 13 | 11:00 a.m. | at Temple* | | ESPN2 | |
September 20 | | Auburn | - Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- Norman, OK
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October 4 | 3:00 p.m. | Kent State* | - Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- Norman, OK
| SECN | |
October 11 | 2:30 p.m. | vs. Texas | | ABC/ESPN | |
October 18 | | at South Carolina | | | |
October 25 | | Ole Miss | - Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- Norman, OK
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November 1 | | at Tennessee | | | |
November 15 | | at Alabama | | | |
November 22 | 11:00 a.m. | Missouri | - Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- Norman, OK (rivalry)
| ABC/ESPN | |
November 29 | | LSU | - Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- Norman, OK
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Personnel
Coaching staff
Roster
2025 Oklahoma Sooners Football
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Quarterback
- 9 Michael Hawkins Jr. – sophomore (6'1, 201)
- 10 John Mateer – junior (6'1, 224)
- 15 Jett Niu – freshmen (6'2, 197)
- – Whitt Newbauer – freshmen (6'6, 225)
- – Gavin Frakes – junior (6'5, 205)
Running back
- 2 Jovantae Barnes – senior (6'0, 216)
- 6 Tory Blaylock – freshmen (5'11, 192)
- 8 Taylor Tatum – sophomore (5'10, 209)
- 21 Xavier Robinson – sophomore (6'0, 235)
- 25 Andy Bass – freshmen (5'11, 206)
- – Jaydn Ott – senior (6'0, 205)
Wide receiver
- 1 Jayden Gibson – junior (6'5, 190)
- 4 Deion Burks – senior (5'9, 181)
- 7 Zion Kearney – sophomore (6'1, 207)
- 9 Keontez Lewis – senior (6'2, 196)
- 11 Javonnie Gibson – junior (6'2, 216)
- 13 Zion Ragins – sophomore (5'8, 152)
- 14 Elijah Thomas – freshmen (6'0, 195)
- 17 Josiah Martin – sophomore (5'11, 169)
- 28 KJ Daniels – freshman (5'9, 152)
- 80 Jakeb Snyder – sophomore (5'8, 179)
- 82 Ivan Carreon – sophomore (6'6, 229)
- 83 Major Melson – senior (5'10, 188)
- 85 Trey Brown – sophomore (5'9, 180)
- 88 Jacob Jordan – sophomore (5'9, 184)
- 89 Eli Merck – sophomore (5'11, 203)
- – Jer'Michael Carter – junior (6'4, 192)
Tight end
- 12 Jaren Kanak – senior (6'2, 230)
- 18 Kaden Helms – junior (6'5, 238)
- 19 Kade McIntyre – sophomore (6'3, 220)
- 22 Trynae Washington – freshmen (6'4, 233)
- 44 John Locke Jr. – junior (6'4, 252)
- 81 Will Huggins – senior (6'6, 262)
- 86 Carson Kent – junior (6'4, 244)
- – John Locke – junior (6,4, 241)
- – Elgee Webster – freshmen (6'0, 190)
Long snapper
- 49 Ben Anderson – junior (6'5, 241)
- 50 Seth Freeman – freshmen (6'0, 244)
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Offensive line
- 52 Troy Everett – – senior (6'3, 308)
- 54 Febechi Nwaiwu – – senior (6'4, 323)
- 55 Eddy Pierre–Louis – – sophomore (6'3, 309)
- 56 Michael Fasusi – – freshman (6'3, 302)
- 57 Gunnar Allen – – junior (6'1, 294)
- 64 Sean Hutton – – freshman (6'0, 292)
- 66 Derek Simmons – – senior (6'5, 321)
- 68 Owen Hollenbeck – – freshmen (6'3, 348)
- 70 Ryan Fodje – – freshmen (6'5, 324)
- 71 Logan Howland – – sophomore (6'6, 310)
- 72 Josh Aisosa – – freshman (6'3, 331)
- 73 Isiah Autry-Dent – – freshman (6'6, 317)
- 74 Draius Afalava – – freshmen (6'4, 345)
- 75 Daniel Akikunmi – – freshman (6'6, 313)
- 76 Jacob Sexton – – senior (6'6, 333)
- 77 Heath Ozaeta – – sophomore (6'5, 305)
- 78 Luke Baklenko – – junior (6'6, 307)
- 79 Jake Taylor – – junior (6'6, 300)
- – Jake Maikkula – — Senior (6'5, 265)
Defensive line
- 0 David Stone – DT – sophomore (6'3, 313)
- 6 Nigel Smith II – DE – freshman (6'4, 279)
- 8 Marvin Jones Jr. – DL – senior (6'5, 255)
- 16 Danny Okoye – DE – freshman (6'3, 250)
- 32 R Mason Thomas – DE – senior (6'2, 249)
- 34 Adepoju Adebawore – DE – junior (6'4, 261)
- 42 Wyatt Gilmore – DE – freshman (6'4, 256)
- 44 Taylor Wein – DE – sophomore (6'4, 269)
- 52 Damonic Williams – DT – senior (6'1, 320)
- 54 David Rowaiye – DL– junior (6'5, 304)
- 56 Gracen Halton – DT – senior (6'2, 284)
- 65 Jayden Jackson – DT – sophomore (6'2, 317)
- 80 Bergin Kysar – DL – freshmen (6'3, 253)
- 90 Trent Wilson – DL – freshmen (6'3, 294)
- 92 Jacob Henry – DL – freshman (6'2, 281)
- 93 Ace Hodges – DT – freshmen (6'1, 303)
- 97 Alex Shieldnight – DL – freshmen (6'2, 250)
- 99 Markus Strong – DL – sophomore (6'2, 303)
- – Ricky Lolohea – DL — sophomore (6'4, 250)
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Linebacker
- 5 Kendal Daniels – senior (6'5, 239)
- 7 Samuel Omosigho – junior (6'1, 234)
- 10 Kip Lewis – junior (6'1, 226)
- 11 Kobie McKinzie – junior (6'2, 240)
- 17 Taylor Heim – sophomore (6'6, 221)
- 38 Owen Heinecke – junior (6'1, 228)
- 47 James Nesta – freshmen (6'3, 226)
- 97 Kyle Carlson – freshmen (6'3, 190)
- – CJ Nickson – freshmen (6'0, 180)
- – Marcus James – freshmen (6'3, 210)
- – Barrett Travis – freshmen (6'0, 200)
Defensive back
- 1 Jaydan Hardy – DB – sophomore (5'10, 180)
- 2 Omarion Robinson – DB – freshmen (5'11, 203)
- 3 Robert Spears-Jennings – S – senior (6'0, 214)
- 4 Courtland Guillory – DB – freshmen (6'0, 182)
- 9 Gentry Williams – DB – junior (5'11, 185)
- 12 Devon Jordan – DB – sophomore (5'11, 177)
- 13 Reggie Powers III – DB – sophomore (5'11, 213)
- 14 Tristan Hayes – DB – freshmen (6'1, 173)
- 15 Kendal Dolby – DB – senior (5'10, 193)
- 19 Jacobe Johnson – DB – junior (6'2, 205)
- 20 Casen Calmus – DB – sophomore (5'10, 204)
- 21 Jeremiah Newcombe – DB – freshmen (5'9, 185)
- 22 Peyton Bowen – DB – junior (6'0, 194)
- 23 Eli Bowen – DB – sophomore (5'9, 184)
- 24 Marcus Wimberly – DB – freshmen (6'1, 196)
- 25 Michael Boganowski – DB – sophomore (6'2, 208)
- 27 Preston Mickens – DB – freshmen (5'10, 202)
- 37 Maliek Hawkins – DB – freshman (6'0, 189)
Placekicker
- 35 Liam Evans – freshmen (5'7, 177)
- 43 Grayson Miller – junior (5'9, 199)
- 99 Austin Welch – senior (5'10, 177)
- – Tate Sandell – senior (5'10, 155)
Punter
- 87 Jacob Ulrich – sophomore (6'5, 209)
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Game summaries
vs Illinois State (FCS)
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
ILST |
OU
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Illinois State |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs Michigan
Michigan Wolverines (0–0) vs Oklahoma Sooners (0–0)
at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- Game time: 6:30 p.m.
- Game weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee:
- TV announcers (ABC):
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
MICH |
OU
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Michigan |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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at Temple
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
OU |
TEM
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Category |
Player |
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Temple |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs Auburn
Auburn Tigers (0–0) vs Oklahoma Sooners (0–0)
at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- Game time:
- Game weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee:
- TV announcers ( ):
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
AUB |
OU
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Auburn |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs Kent State
Kent State Golden Flashes (0–0) vs Oklahoma Sooners (0–0)
at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- Game time: 3:00 p.m.
- Game weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee:
- TV announcers (SECN):
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
KENT |
OU
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Category |
Player |
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Kent State |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs. Texas (Red River Rivalry)
Oklahoma Sooners (0–0) vs. Texas Longhorns (0–0)
at Cotton Bowl • Dallas, Texas
- Date:
- Game time: 2:30 p.m.
- Game weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee:
- TV announcers (ABC/ESPN):
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
OU |
TEX
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Texas |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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at South Carolina
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
OU |
SCAR
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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South Carolina |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs Ole Miss
Ole Miss Rebels (0–0) vs Oklahoma Sooners (0–0)
at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- Game time:
- Game weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee:
- TV announcers ( ):
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
MISS |
OU
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Ole Miss |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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at Tennessee
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
OU |
TENN
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Tennessee |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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at Alabama
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
OU |
ALA
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Alabama |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs Missouri (rivalry)
Missouri Tigers (0–0) vs Oklahoma Sooners (0–0)
at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- Game time: 11:00 a.m.
- Game weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee:
- TV announcers (ABC/ESPN):
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
MIZZ |
OU
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
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Missouri |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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vs LSU
LSU Tigers (0–0) vs Oklahoma Sooners (0–0)
at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium • Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- Game time:
- Game weather:
- Game attendance:
- Referee:
- TV announcers ( ):
Game information
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- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
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Statistics |
LSU |
OU
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First downs |
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Total yards |
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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LSU |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Oklahoma |
Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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References
- ^ Parmar, Pankti (December 12, 2024). "Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables has toughest 2025 schedule, says former NFL safety". The Sporting News. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "2025 Lott IMPACT® Trophy Watch List Announcement". lottimpacttrophy.org. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ "Dodd Trophy Releases 2025 Preseason Watch List". July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ Williams, John (December 12, 2024). "Oklahoma Sooners 2025 Schedule revealed". USA Today. Sooners Wire. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "2025 Oklahoma Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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