Oklahoma defeats UTEP 51-0 in 2026 college football season opener

The Oklahoma Sooners shut out the UTEP Miners 51-0 on Friday night to open their 2026 campaign in Norman. While the Sooners dominated the contest, UTEP faced several challenges throughout the game, including a missed 50-yard field goal attempt by kicker Carlos Arreola during the first quarter. SEC Network+ play-by-play announcer Ted Emrich drew attention on social media for his commentary on the miss, remarking that Arreola "nips it to the right" as the ball sailed wide. The game featured Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, who played following recovery from a broken thumb. The blowout result leaves UTEP looking for its first score of the season, while Oklahoma begins its schedule with a conference win.

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