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Oklahoma is making a late change to its Week 10 matchup against Maine.
The Sooners and Black Bears will now play at 11 a.m. local time instead of the previously-scheduled time of 1:30 p.m. CT. The change is being made out of “abundance of caution” as severe weather is expected to move into the Norman area in the afternoon.
Here’s the full statement from Oklahoma:
In light of inclement weather slated for Saturday, and out of an abundance of caution and with student-athlete and fan safety as our top priority, our football game vs. Maine is being moved to 11 a.m. Some weather models show a higher risk of severe weather beginning earlier in the afternoon, which could complicate our ability to complete the game. The earlier start is also intended to allow everyone to enjoy the game and travel home safely before conditions worsen.
In light of inclement weather slated for Saturday, and out of an abundance of caution and with student-athlete and fan safety as our top priority, our football game vs. Maine is being moved to 11 a.m. Some weather models show a higher risk of severe weather beginning earlier in… pic.twitter.com/GPw9GZfJy5
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) November 1, 2024
Oklahoma is in need of a bounce-back performance on Saturday vs. FCS Maine. The Sooners have lost 3 straight SEC games to Texas, South Carolina and Ole Miss. A win over the Black Bears would give OU 5 for the season, meaning just 1 additional win would be enough to clinch bowl eligibility.
Maine plays in the Colonial Athletic Association and is 4-4 on the season.
Saturday’s game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Oklahoma is a 34.5-point favorite over Maine, per the latest odds from DraftKings.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
