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Oklahoma vs. South Carolina kickoff time, TV network announced
The Oklahoma Sooners and head coach Brent Venables are trying to bounce back after their 21-13 loss against the Kentucky Wildcats last week in Norman. This week, OU will hit the road to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville. That game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on the SEC Network. However, the Sooners have also received their kickoff time and broadcast information for their next game , which will come back at home in Norman against the South Carolina Gamecocks . Once again, OU will play on the SEC Network, and that game will kick off at 3:15 p.m. CT. It'll be the third straight week on the SEC Network for the Sooners, and it'll also be the third straight matchup for OU against the Gamecocks that will air on that channel. The two programs have spilt the only two matchups they've ever had, both coming in the last two seasons. South Carolina won 35-9 in Norman in 2024, but the Sooners returned the favor in Columbia in 2025, grabbing a 26-7 road victory. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer has history with Oklahoma, as he was OU's tight ends coach under former head coach Lincoln Riley
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The Big Blue Wall stepped up against a strong Oklahoma defense when UK needed it most
Kentucky Football traveled to Norman on Saturday for a primetime showdown with the Oklahoma Sooners. Will Stein and his Wildcats were riding high after the massive overtime thriller victory against LSU the week before, but Stein knew that the team had a pretty solid Oklahoma team on deck for the Cats, and it would be even more difficult with it on the road. The Sooners had their own big-time win when they beat then-No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry the week before, so both teams had juice coming into the battle.
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“Unacceptable Statement,” “This Program Is Cooked”: CFB Fans React to Brent Venables’ “Tone Deaf” Comment Praising John Mateer Despite 3-INT Game vs. Kentucky
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer struggled to produce in Saturday’s 21-13 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. He completed 24 of 40 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown but threw three interceptions. Mateer’s performance drew significant backlash and criticism after the game. However, Oklahoma Sooners coach Brent Venables defended his quarterback despite the disappointing showcase. “I saw improvement,” Venables said as per OU reporter George Stoia III. “Played well most of the game. .. I thought he battled his (expletive) off. … I thought he did really good stuff that we can build confidence from.” Fans on social media disagreed with Venables and called him out. One fan said : “Unacceptable statement. This is OU.” @GeorgeStoia Unacceptable statement. This is OU. — soonerivlife (@soonerivlife) October 18, 2026 Another added : “This program is cooked until BV is gone.” This program is cooked until BV is gone. — Kyle (@gritwithwit) October 18, 2026 One fan said : “This is tone def. I thought the standard was the standard.” @GeorgeStoia This is tone def. I thought the standard was the standard — Horns Down Fine Spirits (@HornsDown) October 18, 2026 @GeorgeStoia He’s delusional! He has lost his ability to coach. — Dorsey Myers
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Oklahoma won't wait for answers on Kamario Taylor's status
The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off their third loss of the season after they fell to the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats at home, 21-13. The Sooners now travel to Starkville, Miss., to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs . The Bulldogs are led by Oklahoma alum and Brent Venables' first offensive coordinator, Jeff Lebby. He's turned the program around in his third season, leading them to a 4-2 start. A big part of the success has been star quarterback Kamario Taylor. He's completed 66.2% of his passes for 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns. He's been an early Heisman contender, but he's dealing with a foot injury that kept him out of the Bulldogs' 31-0 loss to the LSU Tigers . Sooner safety Omarion Robinson said it's not hard to prepare with uncertainty about who will play quarterback for Mississippi State. Instead, they are preparing as if Taylor will play. "I don't think it's difficult," Robinson said via SoonerScoop. "We are going to prepare for whoever gets in there. So, we're just not going to wait and see. We are going to just practice like he is playing." Robinson's approach reflects the importance of preparation as Oklahoma gets ready for a
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Coleton Price Muted Oklahoma's Elite D-Line, And That's Why Kentucky Is Rolling At 6-1
Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Kentucky football moved to a stellar 6-1 after grinding out a tough 21-13 road win over Oklahoma in Norman. Yeah, it was a muddy game, and honestly, the Wildcats […]
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Enid Plainsmen Head Football Coach Chris Elerick Talks Matchup with Moore
In this interview, CTB Sports Director Derek Darr sat down with Enid Plainsmen Head Football Coach Chris Elerick to discuss the matchup against Moore. The coach began by discussing what to expect from Moore:. “Moore is a really good 6A1 football team. They benefited heavily from the transfer portal. A...
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Oklahoma makes a strong impression on four-star OL Samiu Taukiuvea during weekend visit
Oklahoma had a lot of talent in town over the weekend for their game with Kentucky and Salt Lake City (Utah) West junior offensive lineman Samiu Taukiuvea was one of the headliners. Taukiuvea is among the nation’s top offensive line prospects in the ’28 class. He’s rated the No. 139 player nationally in the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services and the No. 12 offensive tackle as well. Taukiuvea has taken in game-day visits this fall to Arizona State, Stanford and UCLA and was in Norman over the weekend to see the Sooners. “This w...
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Oklahoma-Mississippi State gets Week 8 TV channel designation
The Oklahoma Sooners look to turn the page quickly after losing 21-13 at home against Kentucky on Oct. 17. OU hits the road to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Week 8. The Sooners and the Bulldogs already knew their kickoff was 2:30 p.m. CT . Now both programs have learned their TV channel designation in Week 8. Oklahoma-Mississippi State will be televised on the SEC Network . OU and Mississippi State have never met, but this game will reunite coaches Brent Venables and Jeff Lebby. The pair worked together in Norman in 2022 and 2023, when Lebby was Venables' offensive coordinator for the first two years of his OU tenure. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses. The Bulldogs were shut out on the road by LSU on Saturday. The injury statuses of quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell will be key storylines leading up to the matchup. For the Sooners, it's the continued search for an offensive identity, which is even harder with a banged-up offensive line. Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes and opinions. You can also follow Aaron
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First Look: Oklahoma
Mississippi State (4-2, 2-2 SEC) and Oklahoma (3-3, 1-2 SEC) will meet in a battle of unranked teams this coming weekend in Starkville. Kickoff is set for 2:30 PM CT. The game will be broadcast by the SEC Network. Tickets remain available through the Mississippi State ticket office. Oklahoma opened as a 1.5-point favorite on Sunday, but the line has risen to 3.5-points with many sportsbooks.
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Bedlam on Ice Brings Historic Outdoor Hockey to Boone Pickens Stadium on January 30, 2027
Boone Pickens Stadium will host its first-ever hockey game as Oklahoma State faces Oklahoma in Bedlam on Ice. The Cowboys and Sooners renew their rivalry following a February 2026 matchup that sold more than 15,000 tickets. Visit Stillwater will help promote the event to visitors across...
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UCO Travels To Pitt State
PITTSBURG, Kan. – Central Oklahoma visits Pittsburg State in Week 8 MIAA play. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. from Carnie Smith Stadium. This week's game is also the MIAA Game of the Week and will air live on The Spot in Kansas City, KOCB in Oklahoma City, My 41 in Tulsa, as well as The MIAA Network.