Oklahoma Sooners Defeat Michigan Wolverines 24-13 in Signature Win

On September 6, 2025, the defeated the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines 24-13 at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. Quarterback John Mateer led the Sooners with two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown, marking a signature win for head coach Brent Venables as Oklahoma improved to 2-0 for the season. Mateer, a transfer from Washington State, impressed in his first high-profile start, throwing for 270 yards and rushing for 74 more. Wide receiver Deion Burks was his top target, collecting seven receptions for 101 yards. On the ground, Michigan’s Justice Haynes responded with a strong performance, running for 125 yards and a 75-yard touchdown, his third run of 50-plus yards this season. However, Michigan’s offense struggled overall, finishing with just 288 total yards and failing to score in the first half. Freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood started for the Wolverines but completed only 9 of 24 passes for 142 yards, facing consistent pressure from Oklahoma’s defense. Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham returned in the second half after a first-half suspension and finished with six tackles, but left the game late due to injury. Oklahoma took control late in the second quarter when Mateer scored on a 2-yard run with 22 seconds remaining. Haynes’ long touchdown early in the third briefly closed the gap, but the Sooners maintained their advantage, sealing the win with a 16-play, 78-yard drive capped by a short field goal from Tate Sandell. This was only the second meeting between these storied programs. Michigan, the Football Bowl Subdivision leader in all-time wins, now stands at 1-1, while Oklahoma, boasting the most wins since World War II, moves to 2-0. The Wolverines will look to rebound when they host Central Michigan on September 13 in Ann Arbor. Oklahoma faces Temple next week as they look to climb in the AP Top 25 poll. For more on the 2025 Michigan Wolverines schedule, visit the official Michigan Athletics site. Detailed game statistics and recaps are available on and the .