New Mexico falls to Oklahoma in close 14-6 contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:05 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
FootballNew Mexico lost 14-6 to Oklahoma on September 20 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Lobos struggled offensively, highlighted by a failed fourth-and-2 attempt at the Sooner's 17-yard line in the game's closing minutes. Coach Jason Eck addressed the final play call, noting they aimed for a one-on-one pass, but the defense thwarted the attempt. Oklahoma's key play came from receiver Isaiah Sategna III, who caught a 53-yard touchdown pass that put the Sooners ahead in the third quarter. The Lobos now shift focus to improving their offense and communication ahead of their next match.
- •New Mexico fell to Oklahoma 14-6 on September 20.
- •Lobos failed on a crucial fourth-and-2 in the final minutes.
- •Isaiah Sategna III's touchdown gave Oklahoma the lead.
- •Toa Fa’avae had a heavier workload in the Lobos' quarterback rotation.
- •Coach Eck emphasized the need for improved execution in future games.
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Notes, quotes and statistics from the Lobos' loss at Oklahoma
"NORMAN, Okla. — Notes, quotes and statistics from New Mexico’s 14-6 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday: 1. So what exactly was that final call? Facing fourth-and-2 at Oklahoma’s 17-yard line, quarterback Toa Fa’avae handed off to running back Scottre Humphrey for a run up the middle. The play didn’t go anywhere — Sooner defensive tackle David Stone stuffed Humphrey, Oklahoma took over with 2:57 ...
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