The Auburn Tigers suffered a hard fought 24-17 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday.The defense held up extremely well, allowing just 4.89 yards per play and a 25% conversion rate on third downs.

Oklahoma survived a grind in its SEC opener, leaning on a record-setting defensive performance and a late touchdown from John Mateer to outlast No. 22 Auburn 23-16 and move to 4-0.

The Oklahoma Sooners are 4-0 in 2025. After a rough season a year ago, head coach Brent Venables' team looks to be much improved in Year 4, notching its fourth win of the year on Saturday against the Auburn Tigers. OU won a gritty battle in 24-17 fashion, notching a program-record ten sacks of ex-Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold.

OU football hosts Auburn at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Here are our predictions for the game.

The No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners (3-0) square off against a conference opponent when they host the No. 25 Auburn Tigers (3-0) on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in an SEC clash. Date: Sept. 20

In their blowout victory over the Temple Owls last week, the Oklahoma Sooners were dealt a massive blow by a penalty call. Defensive end R Mason Thomas was called for a targeting penalty in the second half after a hit on quarterback Evan Simon.

The Oklahoma Sooners may have found their next great Heisman-winning quarterback in Washington State transfer, John Mateer. Mateer is currently the favorite to win the coveted Heisman Trophy. The Sooners quarterback has already led them to a win against No.