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The kickoff time for the OU-New Mexico 2026 matchup has been announced as 6:30 p.m.

The Sooners will take on the Lobos for the third time in program history, with the 2026 matchup being the two programs’ first meeting in 91 years. In the previous matchups, both in the 1930’s, OU outscored the Lobos by a combined 72-0. 

The game will be broadcast on ESPN2. 

This story was edited by Audrey McClour.

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