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Oklahoma football rebounds with win over Florida after loss to South Carolina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:44 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Oklahoma football rebounds with win over Florida after loss to South Carolina

Summary

The Oklahoma football team bounced back from a 42-25 loss to South Carolina by defeating Florida 23-7 on November 7. Newly appointed offensive play-caller Jason Witten guided the Sooners to a solid performance, where quarterback John Mateer threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns. Head coach Brent Venables praised the team's response to the prior loss, highlighting their improved defensive effort, which limited Florida to just 203 yards and resulted in two interceptions of quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. Oklahoma aims to maintain this momentum as they prepare to face Ole Miss next week.

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By the Numbers

•Oklahoma lost 42-25 to South Carolina before beating Florida 23-7.
•John Mateer achieved 207 passing yards and two touchdown throws.
•The Sooners defense held Florida to 203 total yards and had two interceptions.
•Oklahoma prepares to face Ole Miss after the win over Florida.

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6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma’s Brent Venables gives Sooners props for rebounding after ‘blistering’ by South Carolina

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The Oklahoma football team suffered a scathing 42-25 loss to South Carolina , which resulted in the firing of offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. But in NFL great Jason Witten’s first game as offensive play-caller, the Sooners bounced back to beat Florida, 23-7. Sooners head coach Brent Venables appreciated that his team showed some pride by […] The post Oklahoma’s Brent Venables gives Sooners props for rebounding after ‘blistering’ by South Carolina appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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