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Oklahoma Sooners 2026 season opener and results

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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. Tight end Rocky Beers, also a transfer from Colorado State, recorded a 40-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter that included hurdling a defender. Other scoring plays included an 88-yard punt return touchdown by Isaiah Sategna III, a touchdown pass from Mateer to Sategna III, and a touchdown pass to Virginia transfer Trell Harris. Kicker Tate Sandell added two field goals in the second quarter. The ~~shutout victory was~~ Sooners' rushing attack recorded 170 yards on 39 attempts. Defensively, Oklahoma maintained the shutout, supported by a ~~defense that held~~ fumble forced by Peyton Bowen. UTEP ~~scoreless throughout the contest. This performance follows an offseason focused on roster depth~~ struggled offensively, managing only 198 total yards and ~~player development, with~~ failing to convert any of their three field goal attempts. Following this performance, the 10th-ranked Sooners ~~aiming to utilize early-season matchups to provide playing time~~ are scheduled to ~~reserves such as freshman running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. and backup quarterbacks Whit Newbauer and Bowe Bentley.~~ face No. 16 Michigan next week.

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