Auburn at Oklahoma - 2025 Matchup Preview
Auburn logo Auburn Tigers at Oklahoma SoonersOklahoma logo
Saturday, September 20th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium - Norman, OK  (SEC)

 
Tigers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Hugh Freeze (11 - 14)
Avg Score : 28 - 21 (17 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.7 - 4.3 (#37)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
OKLA is playing their 4th straight game
AUB is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Oklahoma -4.5   (SP+ OKLA -5)
Projected Score: AUB: 21 - OKLA: 25 (48)
OKLA Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
AUB Travel: 708 miles
Sooners (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Brent Venables (22 - 16)
Avg Score : 24 - 22 (30 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#48)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 7) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
 
Auburn's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Auburn at Baylor-2.556.5
Sat 9/6 Auburn vs Ball State-42
Sat 9/13 Auburn vs South Alabama-22.5
Sat 9/20 Auburn at Oklahoma+4.5
Sat 9/27 Auburn at Texas A&M+7.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Auburn vs Georgia+8
Sat 10/18 Auburn vs Missouri-6.5
Sat 10/25 Auburn at Arkansas-5
Sat 11/1 Auburn vs Kentucky-14.5
Sat 11/8 Auburn at Vanderbilt-9
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Auburn vs Mercer-40.5
Sat 11/29 Auburn vs Alabama+10.5

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Auburn's Schedule
Oklahoma's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Oklahoma vs Illinois State-42.5
Sat 9/6 Oklahoma vs Michigan-0.5
Sat 9/13 Oklahoma at Temple-35
Sat 9/20 Oklahoma vs Auburn-4.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Oklahoma vs Kent State-47.5
Sat 10/11 Oklahoma vs Texas+12
Sat 10/18 Oklahoma at South Carolina-0.5
Sat 10/25 Oklahoma vs Ole Miss-3.5
Sat 11/1 Oklahoma at Tennessee+1
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Oklahoma at Alabama+13.5
Sat 11/22 Oklahoma vs Missouri-8.5
Sat 11/29 Oklahoma vs LSU+4.5

Total: Elite: 7, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 7, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Oklahoma's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
AUB#42 (.24)45% (40)27.848% (21)3.32 (23)16642% (67)2643.42 (110)#21 (.09)38% (20)21.338% (19)38% (34)3.35 (25)49.31.81.1
OKLA#123 (.06)39% (113)2443% (85)2.99 (81)14435% (122)1553.39 (112)#12 (.07)36% (5)21.533% (2)39% (55)3.47 (34)421.51.6
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
AUB0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
OKLA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
AUB Offense1227.81744.9%3.421.821430166264548%52%48%42%17%.24
OKLA Defense1321.515.935.7%3.471.6 - - - - - 53%46%33%39%18%.07
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
AUB Defense1221.322.537.8%3.351.1 - - - - - 53%47%38%38%15%.09
OKLA Offense132429.739%3.391.5172981441553.953%46%43%35%18%.06

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Auburn1227:1320.941%47%5.849.31.81.15.72.3127.9
Oklahoma1326:4016.935%52%4.8421.51.67.12.7229.6
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
AUB Offense1248% (85)48% (21)33.4165.7513 (105).16 (55)3.32 (23)69% (95)10% (67)0.92 (89)
OKLA Defense1353% (100)33% (2) - - - - -.05 (1)2.56 (11)69% (43)13% (12)0.88 (25)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
AUB Defense1253% (98)38% (19) - - - - -.02 (7)2.49 (6)80% (108)10% (81)0.93 (44)
OKLA Offense1353% (45)43% (85)36.8143.63.916 (90).07 (100)2.99 (81)75% (58)14% (129)0.98 (63)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
AUB Offense1252% (47)42% (67)19.230.8263.98.613.827 (20)13 (103).31 (45)1.6 (39)31% (55)32% (69).41 (34)7% (113)1.9 (101)
OKLA Defense1346% (34)39% (55) - - - - - - 9 (76).22 (61)1.6 (83)37% (6)28% (33).25 (43)5% (114)1.9 (36)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
AUB Defense1247% (42)38% (34) - - - - - - 8 (93).22 (63)1.7 (104)35% (19)28% (34).21 (31)6% (77)2.1 (85)
OKLA Offense1346% (94)35% (122)15.825.3154.76.19.814 (108)6 (10).07 (127)1.5 (105)33% (102)27% (109).25 (99)4% (9)2.2 (24)

Auburn's Power Ratings
Auburn's Power Rating: 22.23 #11
Auburn's Offense Rating: 23.09 #16
Auburn's Defense Rating: 0.86 #10
2025 Talent Rating: 974.00 #15
Blue Chip Ratio: 46% #13
Auburn's 2025 Expected Record: 7.7 - 4.3
Auburn's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.8 #25
Auburn's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.4 #48
Auburn's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #18

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 945
Average Power Five Talent: 856.9
Average FBS Talent: 681.31

Power Ratings Matchup
Auburn: 22.23   Oklahoma: 21.535

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Auburn: 11.8   Oklahoma: 16.5




Oklahoma's Power Ratings
Oklahoma's Power Rating: 21.535 #13
Oklahoma's Offense Rating: 22.29 #23
Oklahoma's Defense Rating: 0.72 #9
2025 Talent Rating: 1002.00 #11
Blue Chip Ratio: 49 #9
Oklahoma's 2025 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Oklahoma's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 16.5 #16
Oklahoma's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #24
Oklahoma's Defense SP+ Rating: 16.7 #12

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 945
Average Power Five Talent: 856.9
Average FBS Talent: 681.31


Auburn Scoring
Offense: 27.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.5

Auburn's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Oklahoma 25
Auburn 21

Projected Total Points: 48
Oklahoma Scoring
Offense: 24 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.7
Defense: 21.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.9

Oklahoma's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/28Auburn21Oklahoma27OklahomaAuburn -2Oklahoma43.0Over
201601/02Oklahoma35Auburn19OklahomaOklahoma -5.5Oklahoma67.0Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Oklahoma221 Overs
Auburn001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 11 - 11 - 10 - 0
Road Teams1 - 11 - 10 - 01 - 1

(#11) Auburn Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 22.23 #11
Offense Rating: 23.09 #16
Defense Rating: 0.86 #10
Overall SP+ Rating: 11.8 #25
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.4 #48
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.7 #18
Talent Rating: 974.00 #15
Blue Chip Ratio: 46% #13
Expected Record: 7.7 - 4.3

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 48%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.42 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Good in Scoring Position 3.35 PPO
Great Run Def Success 38%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Auburn Notes
(5/23) DE Faulk a star, duo w/ Crawford top unit
(5/23) Aub was 1-3 in 1 score games LY (1-3 in '23)
(5/23) Safeties Harris & Smith a top duo in CFB
(5/11) SEC most exp'd line, 67% returning, 33% portals
(4/4) QB Arnold (OU) likely starter, Daniels/Knight #2?
(4/4) RB rebuild, D. Robinson (UConn) added, talent
(4/4) WR a top CFB Unit, Singleton (GT) big add
(4/4) Connor Lew (C) a top IOL via PFF
(3/28) This is a playoff roster if QB is competent
(3/18) TO's killed AU LY. Too many, little forced
Auburn     Ratings Matchup     Oklahoma
Power #11
#13
Off #16
#23
Def #10
#9
Talent #15
#11
SP+ #25
#16
SP+ Off #48
#24
SP+ Def #18
#12

Previous Matchups
Oklahoma beat Auburn last year (27-21)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: AUB | OKLA
Depth Chart: AUB | OKLA
Rosters: AUB | OKLA
(#13) Oklahoma Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 21.535 #13
Offense Rating: 22.29 #23
Defense Rating: 0.72 #9
Overall SP+ Rating: 16.5 #16
Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3 #24
Defense SP+ Rating: 16.7 #12
Talent Rating: 1002.00 #11
Blue Chip Ratio: 49 #9
Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 39%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.39 PPO
Bad Run Success 43%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 36%
Good in Scoring Position 3.47 PPO
Great Run Def Success 33%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Oklahoma Notes
(5/11) OL has top 10 exp, 70% returning, 30% via portal
(4/30) RBs bad LY. Have talent, Ott (Cal) huge add
(4/14) WR rebuild. Burks + 2 portals. Much improved
(4/4) CB Eli Bowen just outside top 10 CB via PFF
(4/4) DT Gracen Halton a top 10 DT via PFF
(3/24) Portal WR Gibson(Ak PB)/Lewis(S Ill) exciting
(3/20) Word is Mateer a great fit, and a real leader.
(3/18) QB1 Mateer w/ new OC Arbuckle (WSU)
(3/18) OL returns 4/5 but awful LY. Must improve
(3/18) Def great LY, but replacements needed.


  
Auburn's OC Derrick Nix
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ashton Daniels (Tr)17027163%170010126.3
Jackson Arnold (Tr)15424663%14211235.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Durell Robinson (Tr)10773186.868
Ashton Daniels (Tr)14866934.567
Jackson Arnold (Tr)15044433.047
Damari Alston5227635.336
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Eric Singleton Jr. (Tr)56754313.557
Cam Coleman37598816.263
Horatio Fields (Tr)39463411.942
Malcolm Simmons40451311.357

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Auburn's DC D. J. Durkin
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Raion Strader (Tr)5300017
Dallas Walker IV (Tr)514010
Keldric Faulk4511771
Taye Seymore (Tr)453002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keldric Faulk4511771
Chris Murray (Tr)3412620
Caleb Wheatland (Tr)427442
Demarcus Riddick275321
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Raion Strader (Tr)5300017
Kayin Lee320007
Jay Crawford150007

Oklahoma's OC Ben Arbuckle
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
John Mateer (Tr)22434765%31392979.0
Michael Hawkins Jr.7612063%783326.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
John Mateer (Tr)178826154.668
Jovantae Barnes12257754.774
Jadyn Ott11638543.353
Taylor Tatum5627835.035
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
JaVonnie Gibson (Tr)631035616.460
Keontez Lewis (Tr)49790516.165
Isaiah Sategna (Tr)37490113.258
Deion Burks3124537.920

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Oklahoma's DC Brent Venables
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Robert Spears-Jennings665301
Kendal Daniels (Tr)6411637
Kip Lewis634011
Samuel Omosigho405021
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
R Mason Thomas23139111
Kendal Daniels (Tr)6411637
Gracen Halton306530
Marvin Jones Jr. (Tr)256430
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kendal Daniels (Tr)6411637
Eli Bowen292004
Robert Spears-Jennings665301