A Revamped 2027 Schedule for the Sooners
The University of Oklahoma (OU) has released a sweeping revision to its 2027 football schedule, reshaping non‑conference matchups and tightening the home‑field slate ahead of a full SEC campaign. Athletic director Jeff Hurd outlined the changes on Tuesday, emphasizing the decision to open the season at home against Utah State on August 28 and to move the SMU game from September 11 to September 4, both contests set to be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The move restores a long‑standing series with Utah State, a team the Sooners have dominated in five previous meetings, including shutout victories in 1972, 1974 and 1991, and a 55‑21 triumph in 2007. OU’s perfect record at AT&T Stadium now stands at 5‑0 in Big 12 Championship settings, and the upcoming ninth visit is expected to extend that streak.
In addition to the non‑conference fixtures, the Sooners will host a quintet of SEC rivals — Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Vanderbilt — on their home turf, while traveling to face Texas in Dallas for a marquee showdown. The schedule also includes a single non‑conference opponent outside the Utah State opener, underscoring the streamlined approach to the 2027 slate.
Historic Venues and Series Highlights
The Sooners’ upcoming engagement at AT&T Stadium will mark their ninth appearance at the venue, where they have compiled a 6‑2 record, highlighted by five straight wins in Big 12 Championship games. The SMU series will continue as a home‑and‑home arrangement, with OU holding a 6‑1‑1 edge in the all‑time series and a 28‑11 victory in Norman on September 9, 2023.
While dates and kickoff times for the nine SEC conference games remain undecided, the announced non‑conference lineup provides a clear picture of the early season narrative. The Sooners will open against Utah State, host SEC powerhouses at home, and test themselves against Texas in Dallas, setting the stage for a season that could define the next chapter of Oklahoma football.