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Jackson Arnold Returns to Norman as No. 22 Auburn Visits No. 11 Oklahoma on Saturday

The SEC opener frames the ex-Sooners quarterback’s homecoming against a top-11 Oklahoma team led by Heisman-buzz quarterback John Mateer.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday on ABC at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.
  • Arnold has guided Auburn to 3-0 with 69–70% passing, four touchdown throws, four rushing scores, and no interceptions through three games.
  • Oklahoma’s John Mateer has 944 passing yards with five touchdowns plus 161 rushing yards and four scores, drawing early Heisman consideration.
  • Oklahoma’s defense ranks among the nation’s best in yards and points allowed, though edge rusher R. Mason Thomas must sit the first half after a targeting ejection last week.
  • Auburn’s ground attack, led by Arnold and RB Jeremiah Cobb, meets an Oklahoma front that handled Michigan, a year after the Sooners rallied late to beat the Tigers 27-21.