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Oklahoma Sooners 2026 season opener and results

Overview

The Oklahoma Sooners opened their 2026 season with a 51-0 shutout victory over the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.

Quarterback John Mateer led the offense, completing 11 of 17 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns. His scoring connections included a 40-yard pass to Rocky Beers, a 34-yard pass to Isaiah Sategna III, and a 48-yard pass to Virginia transfer Trell Harris. Sategna III also contributed on special teams with an 88-yard punt return touchdown. Early momentum was established by Colorado State transfer Lloyd Avant, who scored on a 1-yard rushing touchdown on the opening drive. Kicker Tate Sandell added two field goals in the second quarter.

The Sooners' rushing attack recorded 170 yards on 39 attempts. Defensively, Oklahoma maintained the shutout, supported by a fumble forced by Peyton Bowen. UTEP struggled offensively, managing only 198 total yards and failing to convert any of their three field goal attempts.

Following this performance, the 10th-ranked Sooners are scheduled to face No. 16 Michigan next week.

Entities

John Mateer · Oklahoma Sooners · Brent Venables · UTEP · Isaiah Sategna

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Oklahoma defeats UTEP 51-0 in season opener

    No. 10 Oklahoma defeated UTEP 51-0 in their season opener, led by John Mateer's three passing touchdowns and an 88-yard punt return touchdown by Isaiah Sategna.

  2. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Oklahoma Sooners prepare for season opener against UTEP

    The Oklahoma Sooners prepare to open their 2026 season against UTEP, with coach Brent Venables highlighting quarterback John Mateer's growth and new offensive contributors like Trell Harris.

  3. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Oklahoma Sooners prepare for 2026 season with offensive and defensive depth

    The Oklahoma Sooners enter the 2026 season with increased offensive versatility led by QB John Mateer and a reinforced defensive unit featuring depth at safety, linebacker, and pass rush.

Sources

awfulannouncing.com · capperspicks.com · deadspin.com · krmg.com · news9.com · newsday.com · pickdawgz.com · saturdaydownsouth.com · si.com · thefranchiseok.com · winnipegfreepress.com

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