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Athens is 926 miles from Norman, so most fans fly to this one. Heading to the airport? Share that ride instead.
Oklahoma football: Boomer Sooner
The Sooner Schooner rolls after every score, "Boomer Sooner" never really stops, and the Palace on the Prairie holds more than 80,000 in crimson and cream. Oklahoma is one of the winningest programs in college football history, and every October half of Norman drives to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry.
2026 Oklahoma Sooners football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 4 | vs UTEP | Norman, OK | Home | W 51-0 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | at Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Away | L 10-17 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs New Mexico | Norman, OK | Home | W 14-6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Georgia | Athens, GA | Away | 2:30 PM CT |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs Texas | Dallas, TX (neutral) | Away | 2:30 PM CT |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs Kentucky | Norman, OK | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | at Mississippi State | Starkville, MS | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 31 | vs South Carolina | Norman, OK | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at Florida | Gainesville, FL | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Ole Miss | Norman, OK | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Texas A&M | Norman, OK | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 28 | at Missouri | Columbia, MO | Away | Time TBA |
Kickoff times shown in CT (Norman time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Oklahoma away-game road trips from Norman
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12 | Norman to Ann Arbor, MI | 1,024 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Norman to Athens, GA | 926 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Norman to Dallas, TX | 191 mi | 3 hr | Find a ride |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Norman to Starkville, MS | 642 mi | 9 hr 45 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Norman to Gainesville, FL | 1,117 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Norman to Columbia, MO | 467 mi | 7 hr 10 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Norman with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Oklahoma students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Sooners fans who are already driving from Norman post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Oklahoma away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Norman late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Oklahoma away games are drivable?
Texas in Dallas, TX (191 mi); Mississippi State in Starkville, MS (642 mi); Missouri in Columbia, MO (467 mi). The longest drive is Mississippi State at about 9 hr 45 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Sooners fans and let them cover the gas.