Kyle Whittingham prepares Michigan for Oklahoma and quarterback John Mateer

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham assessed his team’s upcoming non-conference opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners, during a Monday press conference. Whittingham identified Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer as a primary threat, noting his dual-threat capability and successful history against the Wolverines. Michigan looks to recover from a subpar season-opening performance and a 24-13 loss to Oklahoma from last year. Whittingham emphasized the challenge posed by the Sooners' defensive front, which ranked among the nation's best in rushing yards allowed and total sacks last season. The Michigan coach also acknowledged the high level of execution required to compete against the Oklahoma special teams unit, led by kicker Tate Sandell. The game is scheduled to take place at the Big House.

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