OU football vs UTEP TV channel, odds, scouting report for Sooners-Miners
Here's a look at what you need to know ahead of OU football's season-opener against UTEP on Friday.
Oklahoma's college football season kicks off this week with a matchup against UTEP at their home stadium in Norman. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and will be broadcast on ESPN. Stream the action live via ESPN's SEC Network+ platform. The Sooners are favored to win by 40.5 points, with an over/under total set at 50.5 points.
For UTEP, transfer wide receiver Carver Cheeks was one of the conference's standout performers last season, catching 71 passes for 926 yards and six touchdowns while at Northern Colorado. He pairs well with freshman quarterback EJ Colson, creating a potentially dangerous offensive threat.
However, UTEP's overall season record was disappointing at 2-10, with just 1-7 in conference play. Head coach Scotty Walden's tenure has been unsuccessful so far, with only five wins in his first two years. A victory over Oklahoma would be an unprecedented upset.
On the other side, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer will have the opportunity to showcase his improvements from last season, while coach Brent Venables' defense will look to exploit UTEP's weak offensive capabilities. This game provides a valuable preseason test for the Sooners, allowing them to feature several backup players.
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