Ou football schedule 2026

As of 10 October 2026, the University of Oklahoma football program has completed the majority of its 2026 regular season campaign, navigating a rigorous schedule within the Southeastern Conference. The 2026 slate, which was finalized and released by the conference office earlier this year, featured a challenging mix of traditional rivalries and high-profile non-conference matchups. The season kicked off in early September with a non-conference victory, setting the stage for a demanding SEC gauntlet. Key highlights of the schedule included the highly anticipated Red River Rivalry against the University of Texas, which took place in Dallas during the second week of October. The remainder of the 2026 schedule is designed to test the Sooners' depth, with critical road games against established conference powerhouses scheduled throughout late October and November. Athletic department officials have emphasized that this year’s schedule reflects the increased parity and intensity of the expanded SEC format, requiring the team to maintain peak performance levels to remain in contention for postseason bowl eligibility and conference championship aspirations as the season enters its final stretch.