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No. 5 Oklahoma Blanks Kent State 44-0 Behind Hawkins’ 4 TDs and Dominant Defense

The victory closed Oklahoma’s nonconference schedule ahead of next week’s Red River game.

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)
The Oklahoma Sooner Schooner pulled by ponies Boomer and Sooner ride onto the field after an Oklahoma score against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Overview

  • Oklahoma improved to 5-0 as backup Michael Hawkins Jr. started for injured John Mateer and totaled four touchdowns, throwing three and rushing for one.
  • The Sooners’ defense held Kent State to 135 total yards with five sacks and 13 tackles for loss, and recorded their first takeaways of the season.
  • R Mason Thomas forced a fumble that Gracen Halton returned for a touchdown, and safety Jaydan Hardy added an interception in the third quarter.
  • Receiver Keontez Lewis was carted off after a sideline collision and was sent offsite for further testing, with OU Sports Medicine calling the initial outlook promising.
  • Contract details obtained by The Oklahoman show Oklahoma paid Kent State $1.5 million for the game, which served as OU’s final nonconference tune-up before Texas in Dallas.