Oklahoma looks to continue impressive streak against New Mexico
Oklahoma is 2-0 against New Mexico, winning both meetings by shutout.
The Oklahoma Sooners will take on the New Mexico Lobos in a football game on Saturday for the first time in over 90 years. The two teams have only met twice before, with Oklahoma winning both contests, 47-0 in 1930 and 25-0 in 1935. Currently, Oklahoma has one of the best defenses in college football, but New Mexico boasts a formidable rushing attack that ranks No. 21 nationally, averaging 246 yards per game. Additionally, New Mexico's scoring offense is No. 7 in the country, averaging 54 points per game.
Oklahoma enters the game at 1-1, having suffered their first loss of the season to the Michigan Wolverines 17-10. They will need a comeback victory to continue their impressive shutout streak against New Mexico. On the other hand, New Mexico is 2-0 with two lopsided wins, with a formidable defense that ranks No. 2 in the nation. New Mexico has developed into a confident and well-coached team under head coach Jason Eck, proving to be a significant threat to the Sooners.
While Oklahoma's history against New Mexico may suggest an easy matchup, the Lobos are a completely different team now. They have won nine games last season and have won eight of their last nine games dating back to mid-2025. The Sooners will face a challenge, as New Mexico arrives in Norman with the production and confidence to make Oklahoma work for every possession.
If Oklahoma hopes to leave Norman with a victory, they must earn it against a New Mexico team that has every reason to believe in their ability to pull off an upset.
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