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Oklahoma Blanks Kent State 44-0 as Backup QB Hawkins Accounts for Four TDs

The shutout underscores a 5-0 start with Michael Hawkins Jr. steadying the offense before the trip to face No. 9 Texas.

Overview

  • Oklahoma’s defense limited Kent State to 135 total yards with five sacks and 13 tackles for loss, securing the program’s first shutout since 2023 and its first takeaways of the season, including a fumble returned for a touchdown.
  • Michael Hawkins Jr., starting for the injured John Mateer, threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another, finishing with 162 passing yards and 33 on the ground.
  • Isaiah Sategna caught two touchdowns and totaled 75 receiving yards, while freshman Tory Blaylock led the ground game with 78 rushing yards on 15 carries.
  • Receiver Keontez Lewis was evaluated after a headfirst collision with the end-zone wall and was transported for additional testing, with OU Sports Medicine reporting a promising initial outlook.
  • Per a contract obtained by The Oklahoman, Oklahoma paid Kent State $1.5 million for the game, which aired on the SEC Network with streaming available via the ESPN app and Fubo.