UTEP falls in season opener to #10 Oklahoma, 51-0
John Mateer threw three touchdown passes and Isaiah Sategna added an 88-yard punt return as Oklahoma scored on its first eight possessions, officials said.
- On Friday, No. 10 Oklahoma overpowered UTEP 51-0 in their season opener at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, with quarterback John Mateer throwing three touchdown passes.
- Isaiah Sategna returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown early in the game, giving the Sooners a 14-0 lead within two possessions and sparking Oklahoma's offensive dominance throughout the night.
- Mateer completed 11 of 17 passes for 225 yards, throwing scoring passes of 40 yards to Rocky Beers, 34 yards to Sategna, and 48 yards to Trell Harris, showcasing efficient quarterback play.
- UTEP's offense struggled throughout, missing three field goals from 33, 50, and 44 yards while managing only 198 total yards against Oklahoma's defense, which forced multiple turnovers.
- Next Saturday, Oklahoma visits Michigan at The Big House for an 11 a.m. kickoff, where the Sooners will face a crowd of more than 107,000 fans in their next test.
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