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Auburn at No. 11 Oklahoma: Jackson Arnold’s Return Headlines SEC Opener in Norman

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WACO, TX - August 29, 2025 - Auburn Quarterback Jackson Arnold (#11) and Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze during a press conference after the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium in Waco, TX.
Sep 6, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) scrambles during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Auburn (No. 22, 3-0) visits Oklahoma (3-0) on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC in a ranked SEC opener.
  • Both staffs downplayed any insider edge from Arnold’s Oklahoma past, and OU OC Ben Arbuckle said he spoke with him only once before the transfer.
  • Hugh Freeze praised the Sooners as College Football Playoff caliber and said Auburn aims to push the ball deeper after a run-heavy start and modest passing output.
  • OU quarterback John Mateer has 944 passing yards with nine total touchdowns, giving the Sooners a dual‑threat counter to Arnold’s ground-and-air production.
  • Auburn is making its first trip to Norman and is seeking its first win over Oklahoma, with turnovers and pass protection cited as key swing factors.