The 2026 Oklahoma high school football season opened with a Week Zero clash that drew immediate attention, as the Mustangs of Mustang faced off against the Choctaw Chiefs at Bill Jensen Field, kickoff set for 7 p.m.
Coaches Stress Early Test
Both programs arrived fresh from state championship runs the previous year, bringing a sense of continuity and expectation that has fans eager to see how the new rosters will mesh.
Coach Lee Blankenship of Mustang and Coach Jake Corbin of Choctaw used the occasion to underline the matchup’s importance, noting the depth of talent on display and the early opportunities for Division I recruits to make an impression.
The game will be televised by News 9, with highlights slated for the 10 p.m. broadcast and again during the network’s Friday Football Blitz, giving viewers a chance to catch the most exciting plays.
Among the standout athletes highlighted by News 9’s top‑10 list are Gabriel Osborne and Titus Hawk from Mustang, and Izzy Hammonds from Choctaw, each of whom carries Division I offers and is expected to influence the early season narrative.
Beyond the on‑field action, the contest serves as a barometer for both teams as they navigate schedules that promise further tests, making this opening night a pivotal moment for coaches and players alike.