Oklahoma Sooners shift UTEP opener to Friday night in September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners have moved their 2026 season opener against UTEP to Friday, September 4, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The decision was made to provide a more comfortable environment for players and fans, as early-season games in Oklahoma often face heat challenges. This will be a rare Friday night game for the Sooners, who are 5-0 all-time against UTEP. Oklahoma hopes to build a strong season under head coach Brent Venables, making this a notable event for the program and its supporters.
- •Game scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026.
- •Kickoff time set for 7 p.m. on SEC Network+.
- •Oklahoma is 5-0 all-time against UTEP.
- •The move aims to improve player comfort in early season heat.
- •Brent Venables excited for the unique Friday night atmosphere.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma Sooners announce schedule change to season opener vs. UTEP
"University of Oklahoma announces change to date and kickoff time for the season opener vs. UTEP.
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