Oklahoma Dominates Temple 42-3 in Week 3 Blowout
Oklahoma overwhelmed Temple 42-3 on Saturday in a lopsided Week 3 matchup. The Sooners controlled the game from start to finish, scoring 11 points in the first quarter and 17 in the second to build an insurmountable lead. John Mateer led Oklahoma's offensive attack, recording 63 rushing yards and connecting with receivers throughout the game. Isaiah Sategna paced Oklahoma's receivers with 97 receiving yards.
Temple managed only a field goal in the second quarter, with quarterback Evan Simon completing 75 passing yards in a largely ineffective performance. Oklahoma's defense proved suffocating, with the top-ranked play of the game coming in the third quarter when the Sooners converted a John Mateer 51-yard rushing touchdown.
The Sooners' second-half performance remained dominant, though they scored no points in the fourth quarter with the game already decided. Oklahoma covered the 23.5-point spread decisively and stayed under the 51-point over-under mark. The game featured four lead changes, reflecting early competitiveness before Oklahoma's talent differential became apparent.
AI-generated recap · Aug 18, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 42 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Statistic | Oklahoma | Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 21-37 | 14-27 |
| Pass Yards | 287 | 78 |
| Rush Yards | 228 | 27 |
| Total Yards | 515 | 105 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 6-13 | 3-16 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 3-35 |
| Possession | 32:16 | 27:44 |
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