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Oklahoma

vs Kentucky · Sat Oct 17 · 07:30 PM ET · SEC Network

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Starters

  1. QBJohn Mateer
  2. RBLloyd Avant
  3. WRElijah Thomas
  4. TERocky Beers
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 10
    81
    John MateerRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 16
    57
    Whitt NewbauerJR/TR
  3. 8
    54
    Bowe BentleyFR
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RB
  1. 9
    81
    Lloyd AvantJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 21
    73
    Xavier RobinsonJR
  3. 6
    71
    Tory BlaylockSO
WR-X
  1. 14
    65
    Elijah ThomasSO
    Starter
  2. 5
    62
    Jer'Michael CarterRS JR/TR
  3. 0
    62
    Manny ChoiceSO
WR-Z
  1. 3
    86
    Parker LivingstoneRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 17
    67
    Mackenzie AlleyneRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    54
    Jahsiear RogersFR
WR-H
  1. 1
    83
    Isaiah Sategna IIIRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 7
    59
    Jacob JordanJR
  3. 85
    59
    Trey BrownRS JR
TE
  1. 81
    84
    Rocky BeersRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 89
    76
    Hayden HansenRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    61
    Jack Van DorselaerSO/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 70
    82
    Ryan FodjeSO
    Starter
  2. 71
    76
    Peyton JosephSO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 72
    60
    Fred HintonJR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 55
    82
    Eddy Pierre-LouisRS SO
    Starter
  2. 64
    60
    Sean HuttonRS FR
  3. 68
    60
    Owen HollenbeckRS FR
C
  1. 69
    66
    Jake MaikkulaRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 60
    66
    Caleb NittaRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 52
    66
    Noah BestFR
    Starter
  2. 77
    66
    Heath OzaetaRS JR
  3. 57
    54
    Gunnar AllenRS SR
RT
  1. 76
    84
    E'Marion HarrisRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 73
    60
    Deacon SchmittFR

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Next game kickoff time

Oklahoma Sooners plays Kentucky at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachBrent Venablessince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorBen Arbuckle
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
23.0
Yards/G
304.6
Pass Yds/G
208.8
Rush Yds/G
95.8
TO Margin
-2
3rd Down %
30.30%
Total TD
13
Sacks
15
TFL
26
INT
3
Team Analysis
WHY #12 IN WS POWER
Results this season+5.0 pts

Beat Texas Longhorns (then #1) in week 6.

2025 SP+: 21.7

85%

Roster talent: 88th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #15 national

6%

Returning production: 63%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +5.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

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Oklahoma Starting Quarterback

Oklahoma Sooners starting lineup

Oklahoma starting lineup: QB John Mateer, RB Lloyd Avant, WR-X Elijah Thomas, TE Rocky Beers. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

John Mateer is the projected starting quarterback for Oklahoma as of October 15, 2026. Whitt Newbauer is listed second.

Oklahoma also projects Lloyd Avant at running back, Elijah Thomas at wide receiver and Rocky Beers at tight end.

The full Oklahoma Sooners two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

John Mateer · QBLloyd Avant · RBElijah Thomas · WR-XRocky Beers · TE

Common questions

Who is Oklahoma's starting quarterback?
John Mateer is the projected starting quarterback for Oklahoma as of October 15, 2026. Whitt Newbauer is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Oklahoma?
Lloyd Avant is the projected starter at running back for Oklahoma, with Xavier Robinson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Oklahoma?
Elijah Thomas is the projected starter at wide receiver for Oklahoma, with Jer'Michael Carter listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Oklahoma?
Rocky Beers is the projected starter at tight end for Oklahoma, with Hayden Hansen listed second.
When was the Oklahoma Sooners depth chart last updated?
The Oklahoma Sooners depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Oklahoma's record last season?
Oklahoma Sooners finished 10-3 (6-2 in SEC play).
When does Oklahoma Sooners play next?
Oklahoma Sooners plays Kentucky at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

Full Oklahoma roster

Every player on the Oklahoma Sooners depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Elijah Thomas, Jer'Michael Carter, Manny Choice, Xavier Okwufulueze

WR: Parker Livingstone, Mackenzie Alleyne, Jahsiear Rogers

WR: Isaiah Sategna III, Jacob Jordan, Trey Brown

LT: Ryan Fodje, Peyton Joseph, Fred Hinton

LG: Eddy Pierre-Louis, Sean Hutton, Owen Hollenbeck

C: Jake Maikkula, Caleb Nitta

RG: Noah Best, Heath Ozaeta, Gunnar Allen, Darius Afalava

RT: E'Marion Harris, Deacon Schmitt

TE: Rocky Beers, Hayden Hansen, Jack Van Dorselaer, Trynae Washington, John Locke Jr.

QB: John Mateer, Whitt Newbauer, Bowe Bentley

RB: Lloyd Avant, Xavier Robinson, Tory Blaylock, Jonathan Hatton Jr., Ben McCreary

Defense

DE: Taylor Wein, Wyatt Gilmore, Kenny Ozowalu

NT: Jayden Jackson, Bishop Thomas, Nigel Smith II, Braxton Fely, Brian Harris

DT: David Stone, Trent Wilson, Danny Saili, James Carrington, Jacob Henry

DE: Adepoju Adebawore, Danny Okoye, Jake Kreul

WLB: James Nesta, Dane Bathurst, Jaydon Southard, Elgee Webster

MLB: Owen Heinecke, Cole Sullivan, Marcus James, Barrett Travis

CHEET: Reggie Powers III, Jeremiah Newcombe, Lebron Bauer

CB: Eli Bowen, Trystan Haynes, Dakoda Fields

SS: Peyton Bowen, Niko Jandreau, Reed DeQuasie

FS: Omarion Robinson, Michael Boganowski, Markel Ford

CB: Courtland Guillory, Jacobe Johnson

RES: Michael Fasusi, Trell Harris, Kip Lewis

Special Teams

PT: Grayson Miller, Jacob Ulrich

PK: Tate Sandell, Liam Evans

KO: Tate Sandell, Trace Rudd

LS: Ben Anderson, Seth Freeman

H: Jacob Ulrich, Grayson Miller

PR: Isaiah Sategna III, Jacob Jordan

KR: Isaiah Sategna III, Lloyd Avant, Jonathan Hatton Jr.