The 2024 Oklahoma Sooners were near-unwatchable offensively, but that won’t be the case in 2025. The contingent of former Washington State Cougars OC Ben Arbuckle, QBs coach John Kuceyeski, and QB John Mateer should result in a cavalcade of points. Yet, which games on Oklahoma’s schedule will mean more than the rest?
Oklahoma 2025 Football Schedule
- vs. Illinois State Redbirds
Saturday, Aug. 30, time TBA - vs. Michigan Wolverines
Saturday, Sept. 6, time TBA - at Temple Owls
Saturday, Sept. 13, time TBA - vs. Auburn Tigers
Saturday, Sept. 20, time TBA - vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
Saturday, Oct. 4, time TBA - vs. Texas Longhorns
Saturday, Oct. 11, time TBA - at South Carolina Gamecocks
Saturday, Oct. 18, time TBA - vs. Ole Miss Rebels
Saturday, Oct. 25, time TBA - at Tennessee Volunteers
Saturday, Nov. 1, time TBA - at Alabama Crimson Tide
Saturday, Nov. 15, time TBA - vs. Missouri Tigers
Saturday, Nov. 22, time TBA - vs. LSU Tigers
Saturday, Nov. 29, time TBA
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12) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (Saturday, Aug. 30)
The Sooners kick off the season against FCS-level Illinois State Redbirds, which should allow them to refine their systems before facing Power Four opponents. That said, the Redbirds deserve respect, as they made the playoffs in 2024. So, expect Oklahoma to respectfully dispatch them with ease to begin the new year.
11) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (Saturday, Oct. 4)
One could argue Illinois State deserves a higher ranking than the Kent State Golden Flashes. They are perennial bottom-feeders — not just in the MAC but the entire nation.
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Head coach Kenni Burns has posted a 1-23 record over the last two years — the Sooners should help put the nail in his Kent, Ohio, coffin.
10) at Temple Owls (Saturday, Sept. 13)
I’m as big of a K.C. Keeler fan as the next college analyst, but it will take time for him to turn the Temple Owls into a competitive football team.
If Oklahoma limps in after a tough battle with the Michigan Wolverines in Week 2 — or looks past them to their first conference game against the Auburn Tigers — Keeler’s squad could put up some points. But other than that, this should be yet another blowout.
9) vs. Missouri Tigers (Saturday, Nov. 22)
With QB Brady Cook and WR Luther Burden III gone, it’s difficult to envision the Missouri Tigers maintaining their level of success from the past two seasons under head coach Eli Drinkwitz.
Even if Penn State transfer Beau Pribula emerges as an efficient passer, roster turnover could keep the Tigers from competing for a top spot in the SEC. By the time the Sooners face them in late November, we’ll know just how competitive — or not — they really are.
8) vs. Auburn Tigers (Saturday, Sept. 20)
Payton Thorne was a problem for the Auburn Tigers, but the problem could still be at head coach (Hugh Freeze). Regardless, Oklahoma transfer Jackson Arnold joins the squad after being benched last season and has quite the arsenal around him.
Cam Coleman and Eric Singleton Jr. are an elite one-two punch at WR, and the rushing attack should continue to rumble despite the departure of Jarquez Hunter. The defense enjoyed an influx of talent via the recruiting trail and the transfer portal, but the bulk of the burden rests on Freeze, Arnold, and the offense.
7) at South Carolina Gamecocks (Saturday, Oct. 18)
Shane Beamer has the South Carolina Gamecocks humming, with QB LaNorris Sellers leading the offense and EDGE Dylan Stewart headlining the defense. Coming off of a 9-4 campaign, they’ll be looking to take the next step in 2025 — Oklahoma won’t make it easy.
The Sooners’ revamped offense has the tools to compete with nearly every team in the country, at least on paper. Sellers vs. Mateer is one of the best dual-threat duels we’ll see all season, but there are a couple of more even higher on this list.
6) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (Saturday, Oct. 25)
Time will tell if the Ole Miss Rebels can remain successful without Jaxson Dart at the helm, but Lane Kiffin should continue to produce fireworks in Oxford. He’s used the portal to its potential once again this offseason, but the team’s trajectory will come down to Austin Simmons’ ability under center.
5) at Florida Gators (Saturday, Oct. 4)
Remember Sellers vs. Mateer? Let me introduce you to DJ Lagway vs. Mateer. The Florida Gators’ former five-star shined toward the end of last season, leading the program to four straight wins.
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Head coach Billy Napier is betting on him to save his job, and Lagway certainly has the tools to do so. He’ll have his growing pains early on, but the Gators have a talent-laden roster that could go band for band with the Sooners.
4) at Tennessee Volunteers (Saturday, Nov. 1)
Nico Iamaleava led the Tennesee Volunteers to a College Football Playoff berth in his first season as a starter. Does Year 2 hold even more success? Linear progression isn’t guaranteed, but Iamaleava has the physical skill set to thrive in Josh Heupel’s offensive scheme, and the defense — led by shutdown CB Jermod McCoy — is no slouch, either.
3) at Alabama Crimson Tide (Saturday, Nov. 15)
For the first time since 2007, the Alabama Crimson Tide finished a season with less than 10 wins (9-4). Kalen DeBoer’s seat is already heating up, so he re-upped with former longtime OC Ryan Grubb, who spent a year as the play-caller for the Seattle Seahawks.
With the QB room — filled by Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and 2025 recruit Keelon Russell — lacking experience, DeBoer has his work cut out for him. Still, we’re talking about Alabama football, and its head coach is still among the best all-time in terms of winning percentage.
2) vs. Michigan Wolverines (Saturday, Sept. 6)
Out-of-conference games typically don’t bring much excitement, with SEC squads opting to play lower levels of competition to boost their record. But the Sooners are taking on the Michigan Wolverines in Week 2. They are coming off a “down” season, in which they went 8-5.
Now with two competent QBs (Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene and five-star recruit Bryce Underwood), Michigan is back and gearing up for a deep CFP push.
1) vs. Texas Longhorns (Saturday, Oct. 11)
Speaking of being “back.”
The Texas Longhorns made back-to-back CFP semifinal appearances with Quinn Ewers at the helm. If Arch Manning lives up to the hype generated by his last name, Steve Sarkisian’s squad could finally get over the hump.
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As a result, the Red River Showdown will hold even more weight in 2025. Last year’s edition was all burnt orange, as the Longhorns ran over the Sooners 34-3. Oklahoma is out for revenge, and damaging their rival’s CFP hopes is the perfect bonus.
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