Oklahoma beats Mississippi State 23-15

Oklahoma defeated Mississippi State 23-15 after John Mateer threw two touchdown passes and Tate Sandell made three field goals. Sandell opened the scoring with a 42-yard field goal before Mateer connected with Isaiah Sategna III for a 36-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Mateer added a 32-yard touchdown pass to Rocky Beers in the third quarter. Mississippi State answered when Sam West found Camden Capehart for an 18-yard touchdown, with Kyle Ferrie supplying the extra point.

Sandell then made field goals from 30 and 38 yards, extending Oklahoma’s total to 23 points. The three kicks provided nine points and gave the Sooners scoring production in three different quarters.

Mississippi State closed the scoring when Parker Puckett threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Sanfrisco Magee. Puckett connected with Magee again on the two-point conversion, cutting the final margin to eight points.

Oklahoma’s defense also produced a takeaway, with Peyton Bowen intercepting a pass against the Bulldogs. The scoring summary does not provide further details about the turnover or the possession that followed.

Why it matters

Oklahoma received scoring contributions from its offense and kicking game in the victory. Mississippi State scored 15 second-half points, including a touchdown and two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.