No. 9 Oklahoma Blanks UTEP 51-0 as Sooners Score on First 8 Drives
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Updated · Oklahoman.com · Sep 5
No. 9 Oklahoma Blanks UTEP 51-0 as Sooners Score on First 8 Drives
3 articles · Updated · Oklahoman.com · Sep 5
Summary
Oklahoma opened 2026 with a 51-0 rout of UTEP, extending its streak to 21 straight home-opening wins in Norman.
401 total yards powered the shutout as the Sooners scored on their first eight possessions; John Mateer went 11-of-17 for 225 yards and three touchdowns.
Isaiah Sategna added an 88-yard punt-return touchdown and a receiving score, while Lloyd Avant rushed 15 times for 79 yards and his first OU touchdown.
198 yards was all UTEP managed against OU's defense, which recorded four sacks and two takeaways as the Miners also missed three field goals.
No. 16 Michigan awaits next Saturday, giving Oklahoma a far stiffer early test after a near-flawless opener.