Total Yards
Oklahoma495
Illinois State151
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
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Illinois State at Oklahoma
Aug 30, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Illinois State
Road profile
Final Score
3 - 35
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Passing Yards
Oklahoma392
Illinois State34
Rushing Yards
Oklahoma103
Illinois State117
Turnovers
Oklahoma2
Illinois State0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature81°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Oklahoma32:56
Illinois State27:04
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Oklahoma pulls away from Illinois State 35-3
Oklahoma defeated Illinois State 35-3 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 495-151 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Oklahoma set the terms early in a game that finished 35-3. John Mateer run for 7 yds for a TD (Tate Sandell KICK) came with 0:39 left in the first quarter, giving Oklahoma the first major swing.
Oklahoma's box score carried the story: 495 total yards, 103 rushing yards, and 392 passing yards. Illinois State finished with 151 total yards, including 117 on the ground and 34 through the air.
Oklahoma converted 4-10 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Oklahoma led 21-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was John Mateer pass complete to Keontez Lewis for 28 yds for a TD (Tate Sandell KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
John Mateer run for 7 yds for a TD (Tate Sandell KICK) (Oklahoma led 7-0 over Illinois State).
Passing Touchdown
John Mateer pass complete to Deion Burks for 27 yds for a TD (Tate Sandell KICK) (Oklahoma led 14-0 over Illinois State).
Rushing Touchdown
Tory Blaylock run for 5 yds for a TD (Tate Sandell KICK) (Oklahoma led 21-0 over Illinois State).
Field Goal Good
Matt Maldonado 33 yd FG GOOD (Illinois State led 3-21 over Oklahoma).
Passing Touchdown
John Mateer pass complete to Keontez Lewis for 20 yds for a TD (Tate Sandell KICK) (Oklahoma led 35-3 over Illinois State).
Passing Touchdown
John Mateer pass complete to Keontez Lewis for 28 yds for a TD (Tate Sandell KICK) (Oklahoma led 28-3 over Illinois State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-3
Oklahoma defeated Illinois State.
Total yards
495-151
Oklahoma held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
103
Oklahoma averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
392
Oklahoma averaged 10.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Oklahoma's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-11
Illinois State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Oklahoma | Illinois State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 495 | 151 |
| Passing Yards | 392 | 34 |
| Rushing Yards | 103 | 117 |
| First Downs | 24 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 1-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-35 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-37 | 10-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 32:56 | 27:04 |