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4 players to watch for Oklahoma against South Carolina — Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line Taylor Wein (44) reacts after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma Sooners are headed for the biggest test so far this season.

Brent Venables' squad is traveling to Athens, Ga., where they'll take on the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC). So far this season, Oklahoma (2-1, 0-0 SEC) has struggled offensively, but the OU defense has played up to its par, allowing just 7.7 points per game. Against UTEP and New Mexico , OU didn't allow a touchdown.

But now comes the biggest challenge: the Bulldog offense. Georgia is off to an historic start this season . In all three games this year, the Bulldogs scored 45 or more points. Georgia's plus-145 scoring margin is the largest the Bulldogs have had in over 100 years.

After reviewing the opposition on film, Oklahoma defensive end Taylor Wein has noticed what makes Georgia a good challenge for the Sooners.

"They play really aggressive downhill," Wein said of Georgia. "You can just tell by the way that they read things they're super well coached and trained and equipped. Very athletic, they do a lot of things, they're versatile. And so, it's going to be a game of physicality. This is going to be a game won in the trenches and we know that they're going to bring their best... They're one of the best in the country and so, we got to come correct when it comes to physicality, and playing behind our pads and getting our helmets underneath their chin traps."

If the game is won in the trenches, Oklahoma will likely have to do so without the best player on both sides of the line of scrimmage. In Wednesday's availability report , left tackle Michael Fasusi has been ruled out. He's been dealing with a shoulder injury that's kept him out of the past two games .

And on the defensive line, David Stone injured his knee during practice this week . Thankfully, though, OU received good news on Stone after his MRI, and it doesn't look like any significant damage. He has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game.

Either way, Oklahoma's defense knows it'll have to be the more physical unit to slow down a team that excels at running the football and putting points on the board. Georgia averages 253.3 rushing yards per game, with running back Nate Frazier doing a lot of the heavy lifting. One detail to follow is that Frazier was also listed as questionable in the Wednesday availability report.

Oklahoma is set to play No. 2 Georgia at 2:30 p.m. CST on ESPN. It will be the first time Oklahoma has played Georgia since the Sooners joined the SEC. The last matchup was the 2017 Rose Bowl, a 54-48 double-overtime game; the Bulldogs won.

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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables talks with New Mexico coach Jason Eck before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) and coach Brent Venables talk after a play during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
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Oklahoma Sooners linebacker James Nesta (47) and Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) bring down New Mexico Lobos wide receiver Jacob Maldonado (16) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Adepoju Adebawore (34) and Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Peyton Bowen (22) tackle New Mexico Lobos quarterback Toa Fa'avae (13) during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman David Stone (0) reacts during the second half against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Peyton Bowen (22) reacts during the second half against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma Sooners running back Lloyd Avant (9) fights off New Mexico Lobos safety Kevin Longstreet (20) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables walks off the field after a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) walks off the field after a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Oklahoma won 14-6.
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) calls a play in the huddle during the second half against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle reacts during the second half against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) and Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Danny Okoye (16) tackle New Mexico Lobos quarterback Toa Fa'avae (13) during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (1) catches a touchdown pass past New Mexico Lobos safety Drew Speech (12) during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Wyatt Gilmore (42) runs onto the field with the American flag before the game against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker James Nesta (47) leaps but cannot bat down a pass by New Mexico Lobos quarterback Toa Fa'avae (13) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; New Mexico Lobos wide receiver Bailen George (81) makes a catch as Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen (23) defends during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables reacts during the second quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) catches a touchdown pass past New Mexico Lobos linebacker Jaxton Eck (6) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) runs with the ball as New Mexico Lobos safety Austin Brawley (0) defends during the first quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Hayden Hansen (89) breaks the tackle of New Mexico Lobos linebacker Mercury Swaim (2) to score a touchdown during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Adepoju Adebawore (34) reacts during the first quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Sep 19, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) throws during the first quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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