Live Updates From Oklahoma's 2026 Spring Game

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Final

Jett Niu connected with Rocky Beers to end the game, but he didn't get the hail mary to the end zone and we are done for the day in Norman.

2:30 4Q

Freshman kicker Trace Rudd just attempted a 58-yard field goal. The attempt fell a few yards short, but it was a good kick into the wind.

10:01 4Q

Casen Calmus undercut Rogers to pick off Bentley on the 8-yard line. Looked like Bentley didn't see Calmus, and the ball was underthrown. Jett Niu is finally taking over for Mateer for the Red Team offense.

12:31 4Q

Linebacker transfer Cole Sullivan got to show off his big-hitter potential on a couple of tackles against Ben McCreary. He, and the rest of the first team defense, have been dominant.

2:25 3Q

John Mateer has taken the snaps for the Red Team here in the second half, though he's mostly been getting the ball out quickly and turning to hand the ball off.

Still no scoring since halftime.

0:13 2Q

Mateer narrowly missed a touchdown to Parker Livingstone, but the Sooners cashed in on fourth-and-goal.

Mateer got the ball out quickly to Mackenzie Alleyne on his right, and Jeremiah Newcombe didn’t have enough time to slide over and make a play on the football (especially as he would have had to duck out of things in his non-contact blue jersey).

Mateer’s unit takes advantage of the Bowen interception to add one more score before half.

0:55 2Q

Bowe Bentley with a little bit of a freshman moment near the end of the half.

He rolled out under duress and just missed getting the ball to Jahsiear Rogers. Instead, it ended up as an interception straight to Peyton Bowen.

It gives John Mateer and crew a chance to try and punch it in and work on some situational football.

1:06 2Q

The Red Team just put together a nice sequence to close the first half.

First, Rocky Beers was able to come across the formation and catch the ball and run for 17 yards on second-and-19.

That opened things up to hand the ball off to DeZepehen Walker, who scored on a 17-yard rush.

The Red Team has a 24-3 lead.

3:26 2Q

Mateer took a shot downfield to Mackenzie Alleyne on second-and-5 at midfield that didn’t come together, but Hatton stepped up and laid a nice hit on linebacker Marcus James in pass protection. The freshman seems to have no issue stepping into contact to protect his quarterback.

5:30 2Q

Whitt Newbauer’s drive didn’t go anywhere, but he’s flashed some impressive speed as he rolls out to evade the pass rush.

He’s perhaps pigeon-holed as a statue in the pocket because he towers over the rest of the quarterback room, but he’s got the ability to extend some plays if it ever comes down to it.

10:45 2Q

Tate Sandell nailed a 39-yard field goal to start off the second quarter for the Red Team, who take a commanding 17-3 lead. Ryan Fodje was called for a hold that derailed the drive once the offense crossed the 50.

End of 1Q

Here are the first-quarter stats by the true hero today, Jesse Crittenden, who is taking all the stats for the media crew today.

Here are the first quarter stats, for any OU fan sickos: pic.twitter.com/AVC4YGMWTN
— Jesse Crittenden (@JesseCrittenden) April 18, 2026

0:41 1Q

The first look at DeZephen Walker was a good one.

The freshman bounced out of traffic in the hole and found himself in the open field. He rushed for 37 yards before getting run down by the defense.

Welcome to the show.

1:03 1Q

Well, the drive went nowhere for Bentley’s group.

Three-and-out vs. the first team defense, and the Red Team will take back over at its own 30.

2:51 1Q

Freshman Bowe Bentley is in at quarterback to start the second drive for the White Team.

2:51 1Q

Freshman running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. powered forward 12 yards, carrying white jersey with him, for a touchdown.

While he didn’t get into the open field while the ball was between the 20’s, Hatton looks to have some extra pop every time he gets the ball.

Red Team on top 14-3.

6:25 1Q

The Mateer-to-Sategna connection is alive and well.

Sategna appeared to house a 76-yard touchdown, but the play was brought back to the 26-yard line. *Only* 50 yards there.

Before that, Mississippi Valley State transfer defensive back Prince Ijioma had a nice PBU to dislodge the football from Manny Choice.

7:16 1Q

The drive stalled for the White Team following the trick play, but reserve kicker Liam Evans nailed a 50-yard field goal. Not just Tate Sandell!

Red Team up 7-3.

8:03 1Q

Spring Game Trickeration!!!

Andy Bass got to run a halfback pass, though it was well short of Jahsiear Rogers.

Eli Bowen made a great play on the ball. It was ruled incomplete, but it appeared after a replay that Eli Bowen actually made the catch at the base of the M in “Oklahoma.”

9:08 1Q

Jahsiear Rogers just outran Reggie Powers for a 39-yard reception from Newbauer.

Just a nice job drifting across the field and the ball was put in a great spot by Newbauer on the designed rollout.

10:43 1Q

Whitt Newbauer and Andy Bass are starting in the backfield for the White Team.

10:43 1Q

An 18-yard connection between Mateer and Hansen sets the Red Team up with first-and-goal from the 3-yard line.

Hansen was open on the sideline, but just couldn’t get his feet reorganized to stroll into the end zone.

Avant punched it in on the next play. The Red Team is up 7-0.

Really strong on the ground on that drive, though the White Team defense did not feature many front-line guys. Exactly the kind of smooth drive you'd want from most of the projected starters on the o-line.

— Chapman

13:51 1Q

Red team starters on offense:

Fasusi - EPL - Maikkula - Ozaeta - Harris

Choice - Hansen - Sategna - Alleyne

Mateer - Avant

Basically, the starting offensive line minus Ryan Fodje.

First pass of the day was a Mateer 25-yard connection to Manny Choice. That came two plays after Avant rushed for nine yards on first down.

— Chapman

2 minutes until kickoff

After the team ran out of the tunnel, OU just played “Many Men” and had Owen Heinecke run out in full uniform. He gave Kip Lewis a big hug before heading to the home sideline. Nice touch.

Now, let’s football.

— Chapman

28 minutes until kickoff

The good news? It seems like receivers Parker Livingstone, Isaiah Sategna and Elijah Thomas are moving around as if they are going to play today.

On the defensive line, David Stone, Jayden Jackson, Bishop Thomas, Kenny Ozowalu and Wyatt Gilmore are all standing off to the side.

As expected, not going to get a look at running backs Xavier Robinson or Tory Blaylock today, but that will allow everyone to see plenty of the freshmen, Jonathan Hatton Jr. and DeZephen Walker.

— Chapman

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60 minutes until kickoff

The sun is shining and there is a nice breeze that can be felt on field level, but it should be a lovely afternoon for some spring football in Norman.

Today's Spring Game will feature standard scoring, so it won't be too hard to follow anything posted up on the scoreboard!

We are scheduled for a four-quarter ballgame today with standard timing in the first quarter and a running clock in the final three periods.

— Chapman

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