Oklahoma Sooners win against Mississippi State amid illness challenges

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners win against Mississippi State amid illness challenges
Summary

The Oklahoma Sooners overcame illness to secure a 23-15 victory against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on October 26. Head coach Brent Venables and several players battled flu-like symptoms leading up to the game. Despite these challenges, the Sooners delivered a solid overall performance, with significant contributions from both offense and defense. Venables praised his team's toughness, highlighting their determination to rebound after a prior loss to Kentucky. Oklahoma aims to continue their momentum in the upcoming homecoming game against South Carolina.

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  • •Oklahoma improves to 23-15 against Mississippi State on October 26.
  • •Brent Venables and players faced flu-like symptoms before the game.
  • •The Sooners' offense struggled but showed potential despite missed opportunities.
  • •Oklahoma's defense was effective, limiting Mississippi State's scoring chances.
  • •Next, Oklahoma hosts South Carolina for homecoming.
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  • 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Brent Venables describes how Sooners won 'flu game' on Saturday
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Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners overcame more than just Jeff Lebby and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday.

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