UTEP at Oklahoma 2026 Kickoff Opener Moves to Friday, Sept. 4

6/29/2026 3:08:00 PM

NORMAN, Okla. – Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6 MT in Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

The contest will be streamed on SEC Network+. The Miners and Sooners were originally scheduled to open the new campaign on Saturday, Sept. 5.

WEEK 1 (Fri., Sept. 4) at Oklahoma Sooners (Southeastern Conference)
SEC Network+/7 p.m. CT/6 p.m. MT
Norman, Oklahoma – Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (80,126)
2025 Record: 10-3, 6-2 SEC
All-time vs. UTEP: 5-0
Last meeting: Sept. 3, 2022 – UTEP 13, at #9 Oklahoma 45

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