Oklahoma Sooners face New Mexico Lobos in key matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners (1-1) host the New Mexico Lobos (2-0) this Saturday night after a loss against Michigan. Oklahoma aims to improve its run defense as New Mexico boasts a strong rushing attack, averaging 246 yards per game. The Sooners need to focus on establishing their running game and utilizing play action to enhance offensive performance. A victory would help restore momentum before facing Georgia next week.
- •Oklahoma seeks redemption after loss to Michigan.
- •New Mexico relies heavily on its rushing offense.
- •Oklahoma aims to run the ball more effectively.
- •The Sooners need to use play action to improve offense.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma Sooners keys to the game vs. New Mexico
"The Oklahoma Sooners are looking to get back on track vs. the New Mexico Lobos. Here are 3 keys to a Sooners victory.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
College Sports•Sep 17, 2026, 10:00 PM2026-27 Big 12 basketball schedule: Kansas vs. BYU, Arizona vs. Texas Tech among five top conference games
NCAAF•Sep 17, 2026, 9:55 PMA rundown of what Florida head coach Jon Sumrall said about Auburn football
NCAAF•Sep 17, 2026, 9:52 PMReport: Saints snapper Zach Wood to miss ‘significant’ time with injury
NCAAF•Sep 17, 2026, 9:48 PMUSC standout freshman WR Mosley out vs. Rutgers; timeline 'inconclusive'
College Sports•Sep 17, 2026, 9:47 PMToday in sports history, November 10- NCAAF•Sep 17, 2026, 9:39 PMCollege Football Playoff says it can't overturn Michigan-Western Michigan result, but indicates selection committee will account for ending
