Oklahoma hosts Kentucky for primetime matchup on October 17
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners will face the Kentucky Wildcats on October 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT in Norman. This game marks the first matchup between the two teams since Oklahoma joined the SEC. Oklahoma will wear throwback jerseys inspired by the Bud Wilkinson era, showcasing them for the third consecutive year. This game is significant as it will be a night game in Norman, an opportunity the Sooners did not have last season.
- •Kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on October 17.
- •Game will be broadcast on SEC Network.
- •Oklahoma will wear throwback jerseys during the game.
- •This is the first meeting between Oklahoma and Kentucky as SEC rivals.
- •Oklahoma's last primetime SEC game in Norman was against Alabama in 2024.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — What time will Oklahoma play Kentucky on October 17?
"The Sooners and the Wildcats get a primetime kick in Norman in two weeks.
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