'Atmosphere every kid dreams of': OU quarterback John Mateer embraces first SEC game

(by Daniel Homrok) A switch may have been flipped for redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer. On a first down with 12:57 left in the third quarter, Mateer threw an incomplete pass to redshirt senior wide receiver Deion Burks. Mateer, at this time, had only completed eight passes in 19 attempts, and OU’s offense was not up to par...read more from the OU Daily

What Auburn coach Hugh Freeze said after Tigers fell to Oklahoma

(by Eric W. Bolin) Auburn coach Hugh Freeze lifted his visor up and rubbed the top of his forehead as he sat down to his post-game press conference following the Tigers' loss to Oklahoma on Saturday. He knew his team was close. Auburn committed 13 penalties, allowed 10 sacks and held the lead in the fourth quarter. But John Mateer, the...read more from the Sooners Wire

Defense Dominates: Social media reacts to Oklahoma's 24-17 win over Auburn

(by John Williams) When you get to the season, nobody is going to ask you how you won; they're only going to ask how many you won. Through the first four games of the 2025 season, the Oklahoma Sooners are 4-0 and are now 1-0 in SEC play after their 24-17 win over the Auburn Tigers. Although some will try to make this game about missed...read more from the Sooners Wire

Oklahoma HC Brent Venables postgame (OU 24 Auburn 17) - 9/20/2025


Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables meets with the media following the Sooners' 24-17 win over No. 22 Auburn on Saturday, September 20th at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle postgame (OU 24 Auburn 17) - 9/20/2025


Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle meets with the media following the Sooners' 24-17 win over No. 22 Auburn on Saturday, September 20th at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman...from Sooners Illustrated

D-Line Leads the way in Oklahoma's win Over Auburn: Position-by-Position Report Card

(by Ryan Aber) NORMAN — It wasn’t easy or pretty, but Oklahoma pulled it off in the end. The front end of the 11th-ranked Sooners’ defense came up big, and the offense came alive when OU needed it most as the Sooners came from behind for a 24-17 win over Auburn at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

INSTANT REACTION: #11 OKLAHOMA BEATS #22 AUBURN 24-17 | JACKSON ARNOLD SACKED TEN TIMES!


...from onikuno

OU 24, Auburn 17: Takeaways from the win

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — It wasn’t pretty, and it wasn’t how the Sooners drew it up, but they came away with a favorable outcome on Saturday. The No. 11-ranked Sooners beat No. 22-ranked Auburn, 24-17, at Owen Field to open SEC play. The two teams were tied 10-10 at halftime, and the Sooners even trailed 17-16 with seven minutes to go...read more from the OUInsider

A drive-by-drive recap of No. 11 Oklahoma's 24-17 win over No. 22 Auburn

(by James D. Jackson) NORMAN – The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 22 Auburn Tigers are set to meet for the second time as co-members of the Southeastern Conference. In the Sooners' debut, they came away with a 21-18 win at Jordan Hare Stadium. The schools have met three times in its history, with Oklahoma coming away with...read more from Sooners Illustrated

OU-Auburn quick-hitters: Sack party fuels Sooners victory

(by Bob Przybylo) Is OU a fraud? Is Auburn for real? Honestly, you probably feel good and bad about both squads. Both have room for improvement but delivered a solid SEC opener. Everything left out there. A couple of lead changes in the fourth quarter. But it’s OU moving to 4-0 and 1-0 with a hard-fought 24-17 victory Saturday afternoon...read more from the SoonerScoop

Oklahoma availability report: Final pregame update ahead of OU's SEC opener against Auburn

(by Tom Green) NORMAN — Oklahoma will have a near-full complement of players available for its SEC opener against Auburn. The SEC released its final pregame availability report Monday afternoon, 90 minutes before Oklahoma and Auburn kick off at Owen Field, and every player who was listed as probable, questionable and...read more from Sooners Illustrated

Former SEC Quarterback on Oklahoma OC Ben Arbuckle: 'I Think He's That Good'

(by Carson Field) NORMAN — The first three games of the Ben Arbuckle era have been a success for the Sooners. Arbuckle, who became OU’s offensive coordinator after the 2024 season, helped the Sooners score 101 points in their first three contests of the 2025 campaign. OU's hot offensive start has allowed the Sooners to begin the season...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Oklahoma's John Mateer No. 2 in USA TODAY Sports QB rankings heading into Week 4

(by Eric W. Bolin) John Mateer ranked as the second-best quarterback in the SEC on one college football analyst's list already this week. Now, another national outlet has the Oklahoma quarterback as the second-best in the whole country. USA TODAY Sports, specifically college football writer Paul Myerberg at USA TODAY Sports...read more from the Sooners Wire

OU vs. Auburn availability report (Friday): Keontez Lewis available for Sooners

(by George Stoia) OU got just a little bit more of a good news with the final availability report. Several guys who were ‘probable’ Thursday are now off the board Friday. They are good to go. Wide receivers Keontez Lewis, Zion Kearney and defensive ends Danny Okoye, Marvin Jones Jr. now fully expected to be ready for Auburn...read more from the SoonerScoop

OU Football: Auburn Final Thoughts and Prediction


...from onikuno

Oklahoma-Auburn Preview: Sooners on SI Staff Picks

(by Ryan Chapman) John Hoover: Count on Oklahoma finally getting a few takeaways on defense, and like last year’s win at Auburn, that’ll be the difference. The Sooner defense is fearsome, but Hugh Freeze, Jackson Arnold and the best running game OU has seen so far this year will have moments of success. The key will be getting...read more from Oklahoma Sooners on SI

Sooners Illustrated Staff Picks: No. 11 Oklahoma vs No. 22 Auburn

(by Josh Callaway) The time for conference play has come as No. 11 Oklahoma hosts former quarterback Jackson Arnold and No. 22 Auburn on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CT at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in the SEC opener. On Thursday's edition of the Sooners Illustrated Podcast and Friday's Sooners Illustrated...read more w/video from Sooners Illustrated

OU-Auburn: Keys to victory for the Sooners

(by Jesse Crittenden) NORMAN — Conference play is here for Oklahoma, and there’s no shortage of storylines. The No. 11-ranked Sooners begin SEC play at 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ABC), hosting No. 22 Auburn. The Sooners beat the Tigers last season behind an 11-point fourth-quarter comeback, and the Sooners are favored to beat the Tigers...read more from the OUInsider

Get to know: Oklahoma

(by Jonathan Wallin) Auburn opens SEC play Saturday with a road test against No. 11 Oklahoma. Quarterback Jackson Arnold will face his former team for the first time since transferring to Auburn last winter. The Tigers will look to make a statement in Norman after a 27-21 loss to the Sooners last season. But with Oklahoma appearing...read more from The Auburn Plainsman

Auburn Tigers' Plan to Stop Oklahoma QB John Mateer

(by Terrance Biggs) John Mateer brings the Oklahoma offense what they hoped last year's starter would be. Ironically, that player currently plays for the Auburn Tigers, Jackson Arnold, is enjoying the best ball of his college career. Meanwhile, in Norman, Mateer brings Auburn a slew of issues and problems that defensive coordinator...read more from Auburn Tigers on SI

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