Oklahoma welcomes No. 17 Kentucky for Week 7 college football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Oklahoma Sooners host the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats in a Week 7 college football game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Oklahoma is coming off a significant win over then-No. 1 Texas, while Kentucky also boasts a recent upset against LSU. This game highlights contrasting strengths, as Kentucky's offense faces Oklahoma's stout defense, while the Sooners' offense will challenge a Kentucky defense that has shown vulnerabilities. Both teams seek to maintain momentum from their emotional victories. Kickoff is set for later today.
- •Oklahoma is 5-1 after beating Texas last week.
- •Kentucky arrives with a 5-1 record following a victory over LSU.
- •The game features strong units from both teams clashing in key matchups.
- •Oklahoma returns home for the first time in nearly a month.
- •Both teams look to respond well after their recent significant wins.
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma vs. No. 17 Kentucky: Sooners Wire Staff Predictions
"The Oklahoma Sooners take on the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats in Week 7. Predictions for this SEC showdown from Sooners Wire.
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