Oklahoma Sooners secure 23-7 victory over Florida Gators

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners secure 23-7 victory over Florida Gators
Summary

The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the No. 24 Florida Gators 23-7 on November 7 at "The Swamp." This win improves Oklahoma's record to 5-4 for the season, led by John Mateer's strong performance, completing 64% of his passes and contributing over 250 total yards. The Sooners' offense, under new offensive coordinator Jason Witten, showed significant improvement, including a 20-play, 89-yard touchdown drive — the longest for Oklahoma in 54 years. The defense played a crucial role, holding Florida to 203 total yards, marking the Gators’ lowest point total of the season. Social media reaction highlighted both Oklahoma's cohesive offense and defensive strengths following the game.

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  • •Oklahoma improves to 5-4 for the season.
  • •Jason Witten's debut as offensive coordinator yields strong results.
  • •John Mateer records over 250 total yards.
  • •Sooners defense limits Florida to 203 total yards.
  • •Game held on November 7 at Florida's home stadium.
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  • 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners' 23-7 win over Florida
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The Oklahoma Sooners went down to "The Swamp" and knocked off the No. 24 Florida Gators and here's how Social Media Reacted to the win.

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