Oklahoma Hosts New Mexico in Week 3 With Offense on Trial

Overview

• The Sooners play the Lobos at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday at Gaylord Family‑Oklahoma Memorial Stadium with national coverage on ESPN2 and streaming available on Fubo and ESPN+.
• Head coach Brent Venables said the team reviewed tape from the Michigan loss and urged players not to lose confidence as they prepare to correct fundamental mistakes.
• Quarterback John Mateer struggled at Michigan, prompting offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle to signal a shift back toward a physical run game, multiple tight‑end sets, under‑center snaps, and play‑action passing to protect Mateer.
• New Mexico arrives 2-0 and is a legitimate test with a top rushing attack, a high-scoring offense led by running back Scottre Humphrey, and defensive metrics that rank among the nation’s best.
• Market odds and local staff picks make Oklahoma a heavy favorite (spread about OU -21.5; moneyline near OU -2000) and a strong OU performance would shape confidence and preparation ahead of upcoming games at Georgia and versus Texas.