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No. 5 Oklahoma breaks in backup QB, looks to stay sharp against struggling Kent State

On Saturday, October 4, 2025 the No. 5 Oklahoma Sooners host Kent State at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium with Michael Hawkins Jr. starting after John Mateer underwent surgery.
After opening with a 21-17 win, the Kent State Golden Flashes have dropped three straight, including a 62-14 loss to Texas Tech.
Oklahoma's defense ranks second in total defense, third in scoring defense and tied for the national lead with 4.0 sacks per game, led by Kip Lewis and Sammy Omosigho.
Brent Venables, Oklahoma coach, wants his team to sustain the energy that lifted them into the top five and has pressed Oklahoma defense to create turnovers after a turnover-free start.
BetMGM lists the Sooners as 45 1/2-point favorites at home, and Javonnie Gibson is expected to debut after spring injury, while the 1985 team will be honored at halftime.

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No. 5 Oklahoma breaks in backup QB, looks to stay sharp against struggling Kent State

No. 5 Oklahoma will see if it can focus during what appears to be a major mismatch at home against Kent State.

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This story appears in the Oct. 4 Kent State game program. Click here to read the full program. A s a child, Deion Burks would exhaust his abundant energy by ...

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