Oklahoma Sooners prepare for SEC matchup against Georgia Bulldogs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners are set for their first SEC game against the Georgia Bulldogs. Head Coach Brent Venables enters this matchup following a 10-3 season in 2025, which included a playoff appearance. Quarterback John Mateer, returning from injury, hopes to capitalize on a promising offensive strategy under Offensive Coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Despite impressive victories, the Sooners also experienced setbacks, including a critical loss in the Red River Shootout. The match is highly anticipated as Oklahoma looks to build on last season's momentum.
- •Oklahoma finished 2025 with a 10-3 record, including a playoff appearance.
- •Head Coach Brent Venables faces pressure after mixed results last season.
- •Quarterback John Mateer aims to improve post-injury performance.
- •The matchup marks Oklahoma's first SEC game against Georgia.
- •The Sooners have not lost to Georgia in their previous meeting.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Opponent Preview: Oklahoma Sooners
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