OU football aims for bowl eligibility as bye week arrives
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

The Oklahoma Sooners enter their bye week with a 2-2 record after losing to Georgia 41-13 in Week 4. They have upcoming challenges against ranked teams Kentucky, Florida, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State, needing at least six wins to secure a bowl game. The Sooners will play the Texas Longhorns on October 10 in the Cotton Bowl for the Red River Rivalry.
- •Oklahoma falls to Georgia 41-13 in Week 4.
- •Sooners record stands at 2-2 entering the bye week.
- •Next game is against Texas Longhorns on October 10.
- •OU needs at least six wins to qualify for a bowl game.
- •Upcoming matchups include ranked teams Kentucky, Florida, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — OU football bowl projections 2026: Where are Sooners entering bye week?
"Here are the latest 2026 bowl projections for OU football heading into the bye week.
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