The Oklahoma Sooners are set to officially kick off their long-anticipated first season as a member of the SEC in 2024. They’ll welcome the Temple Owls on a Friday night in Norman.
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- Game Date: Fri, Aug. 30, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Norman, Okla.
- Stadium: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
Oklahoma’s journey in the SEC begins with a special 100th home opener at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. The Sooners have an impressive streak of 17 consecutive home-opener victories.
Meanwhile, Temple is coming off a rough 2023 season, finishing with a 3-9 overall record and a 1-7 record in conference play. Unfortunately, the Owls aren’t expected to see a significant turnaround under head coach Stan Drayton in 2024.
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Oklahoma wrapped up their final Big 12 season with a 10-3 record. Still, it stumbled at the end, losing to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl and missing the Big 12 Championship after a defeat to Oklahoma State in the Bedlam rivalry game.
With Dillon Gabriel now at Oregon, Jackson Arnold steps in as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback this season.
Arnold, who saw limited action last year, completed 44 of 69 passes for 563 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions while adding 116 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Gavin Sawchuk returns to lead the ground game after posting 744 yards and nine touchdowns on 120 carries last season.
The Sooners will look to these key players to power their offense in 2024.
As they transition to the SEC, the Sooners face significant changes, including a new offensive coordinator, Seth Littrell, and just four returning offensive starters.
Head coach Brent Venables leads the Sooners into this new era with expectations of competing for an SEC title.
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