Oklahoma vs UTEP live score, game updates, OU football highlights
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Key Points:
- Oklahoma leads UTEP 14-0 late in the first quarter, highlighted by Isaiah Sategna III's 88-yard punt return touchdown, Oklahoma's first punt return TD since 2023.
- Oklahoma's running back Lloyd Avant scored the Sooners' opening touchdown on a 1-yard run, contributing 38 yards on six carries during the first drive.
- Quarterback John Mateer, a key player for Oklahoma, is starting and has completed early passes, while freshman Noah Best is starting at center due to injuries on the offensive line.
- The game is the season opener for both teams, with Oklahoma ranked No. 10 in the AP Poll and aiming for a strong start ahead of a challenging 2026 schedule including Michigan and Georgia.
- The game is broadcast on SEC Network+ with kickoff at 7 p.m. CT from Memorial Stadium in Norman, featuring commentary from Ted Emrich and Fozzy Whittaker.
