NORMAN — OU football is looking to bounce back in Week 3 when it hosts New Mexico at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

The Sooners and the Lobos will kick at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2.

Oklahoma is fresh off a disappointing road loss to Michigan in which its offense failed to score more than 10 points.

Meanwhile, New Mexico comes to town ranked seventh nationally in scoring offense. Coach Jason Eck led the Lobos to a 9-4 record last season in his first at the helm.

OU is running out of time to fix things offensively with a road trip to Athens, Georgia, to face the No. 2 Bulldogs on tap next weekend.

But the Sooners shouldn't overlook New Mexico.

Follow along for live updates from Saturday's Sooners-Lobos game:

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Oklahoma vs New Mexico score updates

RECORDS: OU 1-1, New Mexico 2-0

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New Mexico football scouting report for Week 3 vs. Oklahoma

06:01 PM ET, September 19 2026, Colton Sulley

  • Record: 2-0
  • Best player: If quarterback Jack Layne hadn't suffered an injury, he'd be a major topic of conversation this week. But with Layne out, the Lobos have relied a lot on running back Scottre Humphrey. Across New Mexico's first two games, Humphrey has rushed 28 times for 174 yards and three touchdowns.
  • The case for New Mexico: Michigan had a perfect plan — offensively and defensively — against OU. The Wolverines were conservative offensively and waited for Mateer and the Sooners' offense to make a mistake. If Mateer doesn't improve fast, it could be a long day. Eck is a well-respected coach and will have his team ready to play.
  • The case for OU: Despite the disappointing offensive performance against Michigan, the Sooners are the much more talented team. OU's defense should give the Lobos offense fits. Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle will likely lean more on a run game that has looked solid through two games.

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Oklahoma vs New Mexico predictions, picks, odds

05:40 PM ET, September 19 2026

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 11:

  • Spread: OU (-21.5)
  • Over/under: 45.5
  • Moneyline: OU -2000 | UNM +1200

Prediction: OU 35, New Mexico 10

Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle goes back to some of the things that worked against UTEP — physical running, multiple tight ends, under center and play action passing. OU's defense shuts down the Lobos. —Colton Sulley, The Oklahoman

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What channel is Oklahoma vs New Mexico tonight? Where to watch Sooners-Lobos game

05:20 PM ET, September 19 2026

  • TV channel: ESPN2
  • Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Oklahoma vs New Mexico will air live on ESPN2 in Week 3 of the 2026 college football season. Jay Alter (play-by-play) and Tom Luginbill (analyst) will call the game from the booth at Boone Pickens Stadium.

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05:10 PM ET, September 19 2026

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What time does OU football play Saturday? Oklahoma vs New Mexico game time

05:01 PM ET, September 19 2026

  • Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
  • Location: Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman

The Sooners-Lobos game is set for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 19, from Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.

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SEC football schedule for Week 3 of 2026 college football season

04:40 PM ET, September 19 2026

All times CT

  • Georgia at Arkansas, 11 a.m. Saturday (ABC)
  • North Carolina State at Vanderbilt, 11:45 a.m. Saturday (SEC Network)
  • Florida State at Alabama, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ABC)
  • Kentucky at Texas A&M, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN)
  • Mississippi State at South Carolina, 3:15 p.m. Saturday (SEC Network)
  • Florida at Auburn, 6 p.m. Saturday (ESPN)
  • Troy at Missouri, 6 p.m. Saturday (ESPN+)
  • LSU at Ole Miss, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (ABC)
  • New Mexico at Oklahoma, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN2)
  • Kennesaw State at Tennessee, 6:45 p.m. Saturday (SEC Network)
  • USTA at Texas, 7 p.m. Saturday (SEC Network+)

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OU football vs New Mexico live updates: Start time, TV channel for Sooners-Lobos

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