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Oklahoma Pass Rush Overwhelms Auburn in 24-17 Win Sealed by Late Safety

A ferocious front validated Brent Venables' offseason focus on the defensive line.

Sep 20, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (5) runs with the ball as Auburn Tigers cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant (14) defends during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • No. 11 Oklahoma improved to 4-0 and handed No. 22 Auburn its first loss in the SEC opener in Norman.
  • ESPN credited the Sooners with nine sacks to tie the program’s single-game record, while Yardbarker reported 10 and a new mark.
  • Edge rusher R Mason Thomas, back after a first-half sit-out, recorded an end-zone sack for a safety with 1:06 remaining to clinch the game.
  • Jayden Jackson led with 2.5 sacks as seven Sooners registered at least one, and Oklahoma pressured Jackson Arnold on 46% of his dropbacks.
  • Former OU quarterback Jackson Arnold finished 21-of-32 for 220 yards and a touchdown as boos greeted his return, but Auburn’s protection faltered in the closing minutes.