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Sooners Kick Off 2026 on Friday Night | Oklahoma Sooners Football News
Oklahoma shocks the college football world by kicking off their 2026 season on a Friday night—hosting UTEP at Owen Field at 7 PM, just the second time in history they’ve done so. The move avoids brutal summer heat and promises a charged atmosphere, building on their 20-game home opener win streak and a strong Friday night legacy. Coach Brent Venables and AD Roger Denny are thrilled, calling it a perfect start to a loaded season that includes five key games in the flexible 3:30–8 PM window. After a historic 2025 run that ended in a College Football Playoff loss, the Sooners are ready to…
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