Norman Oklahoma is a city with a small-town feel and a big university presence. Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma, which provides a lively and intellectual atmosphere. Norman also offers a variety of parks, museums, and local events.
The 2025 Oklahoma Sooners football season has some exciting upcoming games and events. Visit the link below for the game schedule.1. The Season OpenerIllinois State on August 30—that’s summer trading neckline for shoulder pads and getting warmed up. You can practically smell the fresh turf and tailgate sizzle in Norman.2. Contrast Galore vs MichiganThen, in a dazzling turn, it’s a heavyweight contest vs Michigan on September 6. Oh boy, if that doesn’t make your heart race—two storied traditions collide under those lights. I can already hear the marching band crescendo and feel the pep in my alma mater's cheer!3. Road Test & Home ComfortOur Sooners then wander to Philly to tango with Temple, return home for Auburn, and host Kent State. Perfect blend—a test of grit, then a drive to stoke that home fire.4. Red River Rivalry – The Big OneOct 11—mark it in red, mark it in historic gold, mark it with every ounce of crimson pride you’ve got. OU vs. Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas—the Allstate Red River Rivalry. The Golden Hat trophy is at stake, the crowd will be a sea of burnt orange and crimson, and the whole nation will be watching. It’s more than a game—it’s a carnival on steroids!5. Post-Rivalry Grit & RivalriesFacing South Carolina on the road, then Ole Miss at home—each one a classic SEC slugfest. Then Tennessee, followed by the always formidable Alabama—the journey’s tough, but our Sooners are made of backbone and tradition.6. Home StretchTo finish strong, Missouri at Owen Field, and finally LSU—a bruiser to wrap the regular season. Drive back to the locker room strong, and maybe battered, but full of that Sooner spirit.A Word from Coach Venables (aka, the Sooners’ Grit in Human Form):Coach Brent Venables—a four-year man at the helm—is building this season as his redemption arc after a rough SEC debut. With a fresh six-year, $51 million extension, plus a savvy new GM in former NFL executive Jim Nagy, OU’s leadership is doubling down on tradition mixed with modern innovation. He’s determined to resurrect that storied Sooner excellence.Summary: Why This Season Feels ElectrifyingTradition meets challenge—the opener and nights at home blend into powerhouse runs and iconic rivalries.Red River Rivalry—always the heart-thumper, and this time, under SEC lights.SEC gauntlet—Michigan, Alabama, LSU… an imposing resume of opponents to test every fiber.Venables’ Stand—a coach fighting to restore the crimson standard amid college football’s evolving world (NIL, portal, SEC toughness).As a die-hard alumnus and eternal fan, this schedule gets me giddy like an October morning at Owen Field. Each game is a story, each opponent a chapter in a season of legacy, challenge, and crimson pride.Let me know if you want to spotlight one of these games for next week—maybe a deep dive into Venables’ strategy, the Red River Rivalry tradition, or why LSU comes in loaded and ready to rattle the wagon.Boomer Sooner!