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OU Sooners Pay $1.5M to Host Kent State in Nonconference Clash
4 Oct
Summary
- OU football paying Kent State $1.5 million for Oct. 4 game
- This is the Sooners' final nonconference game of the regular season
- OU has paid $500K-$1.5M for its other nonconference opponents
As of October 4th, 2025, the University of Oklahoma football team is preparing to host Kent State at Owen Field in Norman. According to a contract obtained by The Oklahoman, the Sooners are paying the Golden Flashes a staggering $1.5 million for this nonconference matchup.
This game against Kent State marks the final nonconference contest of the regular season for OU, who has already paid hefty sums for its other three out-of-conference opponents. The Sooners received $500,000 for their Week 3 game at Temple, paid $660,000 for the season opener against Illinois State, and shelled out $750,000 for the Week 2 game against Michigan.
The Sooners (4-0) will welcome the Golden Flashes (1-3) to Owen Field on October 4th at 3 p.m. CT. The game will be aired live on the SEC Network, with streaming options available on the ESPN app and Fubo.
