OU football vs New Mexico live updates: Week 3 game score, highlights
The Oklahoman • • sports
Key Points:
- Oklahoma leads New Mexico 7-3 late in the second quarter, with the Sooners scoring a 29-yard touchdown pass from John Mateer to Hayden Hansen and New Mexico responding with a 24-yard field goal.
- Oklahoma's offense has shown improvement since an early interception by Mateer, who has completed 5 of 5 passes for 44 yards on a recent drive, though the team has struggled with false starts and field position.
- New Mexico, ranked seventh nationally in scoring and ninth in scoring defense, has been effective early in the season and poses a challenge despite being considered a lesser-known opponent.
- Key Oklahoma players like offensive lineman Michael Fasusi are unlikely to play due to injury, while wide receiver Trell Harris is out indefinitely; linebacker Cole Sullivan is suited but not active.
- The game is being broadcast on ESPN2 with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT from Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with predictions favoring Oklahoma to win 35-10 based on their talent and defensive strength.
