Overview

• In his first OU game, the Washington State transfer went 30-of-37 for 392 yards and three touchdowns with one interception, adding a rushing score.
• Transfer receiver Keontez Lewis caught nine passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns, while Deion Burks and Jaren Kanak combined for 12 receptions and 178 yards.
• Oklahoma outgained Illinois State 495-151 and held the Redbirds to 34 passing yards, though the Sooners mustered only 103 rushing yards on 32 carries.
• Ben Arbuckle directed the offense in his first game as coordinator, with Brent Venables calling the defense after Zac Alley left for West Virginia.
• Illinois State’s lone points followed Mateer’s interception, and starting quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse exited early in the third quarter after a hard hit; Oklahoma hosts No. 14 Michigan on Sept. 6.