Oklahoma Sooners on bye week ahead of Texas matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners are currently in their bye week on October 3, 2026. They are scheduled to play the Texas Longhorns on October 10 in Dallas, a crucial game for their College Football Playoff aspirations. Despite struggling offensively this season, head coach Brent Venables remains hopeful about quarterback John Mateer's performance in the remaining games. The Sooners aim to refine their offensive execution over the bye week to better showcase their talent, supported by a strong defense ready to compete.
- •Oklahoma is on a bye week as of October 3.
- •Next game is against Texas on October 10 in Dallas.
- •Oklahoma has one of the worst offenses in the Power Four.
- •John Mateer has faced challenges against top defenses.
- •Oklahoma hopes for improved offensive execution after the bye.
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