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No. 5 Oklahoma Blanks Kent State 44-0 as Hawkins Delivers, Mateer Uncertain for Texas

Coach Brent Venables says he is assuming John Mateer will not play against Texas.

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Wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III #5 of the Oklahoma Sooners catches a 24-yard touchdown pass unguarded by the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. SEC officials later released a statement interpreting the play as an illegal hideout tactic which should have resulted in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Oklahoma won 24-17.
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NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback John Mateer #10 of the Oklahoma Sooners records a greeting for the fans after a 24-17 win over the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. started for the injured John Mateer, completing 14 of 24 passes for 162 yards with three touchdown throws and adding a rushing score.
  • Oklahoma's defense held Kent State to 135 total yards with five sacks and 13 tackles for loss, securing the program's first shutout since 2023.
  • The Sooners recorded their first takeaways of the season as R. Mason Thomas forced a fumble returned for a touchdown by Gracen Halton, and Jaydan Hardy intercepted a pass.
  • Wide receiver Keontez Lewis was carted off after colliding with a brick wall; OU Sports Medicine said initial tests were promising as he underwent additional evaluation.
  • Oklahoma moved to 5-0 with 185 rushing yards and three field goals from Tate Sandell, and it meets Texas on Oct. 11 in Dallas after dropping one spot in the AP Top 25.