Oklahoma football aims to extend winning streak against Kentucky
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Oklahoma faces Kentucky on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in Norman for their SEC home opener. Both teams are coming off significant victories, with Oklahoma defeating top-ranked Texas and Kentucky taking down then-No. 10 LSU. Historically, the Sooners boast a 25-2 record following their rivalry game with Texas since 1999. Predictions from analysts show varying confidence in Oklahoma's defense and momentum from recent wins as they prepare to challenge a Kentucky team riding a four-game winning streak.
- •Oklahoma hosts Kentucky at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
- •Both teams secured top 10 wins last week.
- •Oklahoma is 25-2 after the Texas game since 1999.
- •Kentucky’s current No. 15 ranking is its highest in over a year.
- •Analysts predict a close game with Oklahoma favored.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Will OU football carry momentum into Kentucky game? Sooners-Wildcats predictions
"Oklahoma football is looking to carry momentum from its massive Red River Rivalry win over Texas into its matchup with Kentucky on Saturday.
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