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How to Watch Oklahoma vs. Temple

Following a statement win over Michigan, the Sooners hit the road to take on Temple.
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Oklahoma's Sammy Omosigho celebrates in the second half against Michigan.
Oklahoma's Sammy Omosigho celebrates in the second half against Michigan. | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Sooners made their statement.

Oklahoma's 24-13 victory over Michigan truthfully wasn't even that close, setting the stage for an exciting September in Norman.

But before OU can open SEC play with a familiar face, the Sooners (2-0) must show they can handle the success of dominating the Wolverines on their first road trip of the season.

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Oklahoma receiver Deion Burks (4) celebrates a touchdown catch with Keontez Lewis (9). | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Oklahoma makes a rare trek to the northeast this Saturday to take on Temple.

The Owls have enjoyed a 2-0 start to the season under new head coach K.C. Keeler. They beat the UMass Minutemen 42-10 in Week 1, then throttled Howard 55-7 on Saturday.

Quarterback Evan Simon has completed 27-of-35 passes this year for 422 yards and nine scores through two games, while throwing no interceptions.

Last year, the Owls turned the ball over six times in their 51-3 defeat to Oklahoma in the season opener for both teams.

OU's defense enters Saturday's matchup against Simon playing at hits highest level in years.

The Sooners held Michigan to 288 yards of total offense, and 75 of those yards came on one carry for the Wolverines.

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Oklahoma consistently knocked the Wolverines into the backfield. Brent Venables' defense finished with eight tackles for loss and one sack, and held true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood to 9-of-24 passing for 142 yards.

On the other side of the ball, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and quarterback John Mateer dazzled.

Mateer completed 21-of-34 passes for 270 yards and a score while also throwing one interception. The Washington State transfer also asserted himself on the ground.

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Oklahoma's John Mateer hands the ball to running back Jaydn Ott. | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

He carried the ball 19 times for 74 yards, including a pair of rushing touchdowns to help overpower Michigan.

Oklahoma's offense finished with 408 total yards, and Arbuckle's unit sealed the victory with a 16-play field goal drive that spanned 78 yards and sapped eight minutes and 27 seconds off the clock.

If the Sooners can handle business in Philadelphia, it will set up a likely top 25 matchup with former quarterback Jackson Arnold and the Auburn Tigers that will close out OU's slate in September.

How to Watch No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners vs. Temple Owls

  • Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
  • Date: Sept. 13
  • Time: 11 a.m.
  • Channel: ESPN2
  • TV Broadcast Crew: TBA
  • Radio Broadcast: 107.7 FM The Franchise
  • Weather Forecast: Generally sunny with a high of 79 degrees and winds blowing between 5-10 miles per hour
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Ryan Chapman
RYAN CHAPMAN

Ryan is co-publisher at Sooners On SI and covers a number of sports in and around Norman and Oklahoma City. Working both as a journalist and a sports talk radio host, Ryan has covered the Oklahoma Sooners, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team, the Oklahoma City Energy and more. Since 2019, Ryan has simultaneously pursued a career as both a writer and a sports talk radio host, working for the Flagship for Oklahoma sports, 107.7 The Franchise, as well as AllSooners.com. Ryan serves as a contributor to The Franchise’s website, TheFranchiseOK.com, which was recognized as having the “Best Website” in 2022 by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. Ryan holds an associate’s degree in Journalism from Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, OK. 

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