OU Football vs. Navy live score updates from the Armed Forces Bowl

FORT WORTH, Texas – For the first time in its history, OU football will face a service academy in a bowl game.

The Sooners will face Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl at 11 a.m. Friday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

OU will be without linebacker Danny Stutsman and safety Billy Bowman, who withdrew from the bowl to prepare for the NFL Draft, while numerous other players transferring will also be out.

The transfer portal losses include quarterback Jackson Arnold, tight end Bauer Sharp and a number of wide receivers.

The Sooners are looking for their first bowl win of the Brent Venables era and are looking to avoid their second losing season in the last three seasons.

However, they will have a difficult duel.

Navy, coached by Westmoore graduate Brian Newberry, runs a unique triple-option offense that emphasizes defense.

The Midshipmen are seeking just the sixth 10-win season in Navy history.

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This section will be updated when the game begins.

▫	1Q	2Q	3Q	4Q	—	F
OU	–	–	–	–	—	–
MARINE	–	–	–	–	—	–

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Pregame: Deion Burks pitches for OU vs. Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl

OU wide receiver Deion Burks was unfit during warmups before the Armed Forces Bowl against Navy on Friday.

Burks missed seven regular-season games this season due to injury and finished with 31 catches for 245 yards and three touchdowns. Burks said last Monday that he was practicing with the team during bowl preparation and hoped to play.

The former Purdue star announced earlier this month that he plans to return to the Sooners in 2025.

With Nic Anderson, Andrel Anthony, Jalil Farooq, JJ Hester, Jaquaize Pettaway and Brenen Thompson out, Burks should be the front-runner in 2025.

“Easy decision, man,” Burks said of his decision. “I just want to come back. … Coach BV has great characters here, I believe in his plan, in what he has in mind. I believe in coach Emmett Jones. … I wanted to leave the place better than I found it.”

–Colton Sulley, staff writer

OU vs. Navy time today

Date: Friday, December 27th
Time: 11am CST
Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas

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What channel is OU vs Navy on today?

TV channels: ESPN
Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
Radio: KRXO 107.7-FM

OU vs. Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Courtney Lyle and Rene Ingoglia will referee the game from the booth at Amon G. Carter Stadium, while Morgan Uber will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

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History of OU vs. Navy

Series balance: Navy leads 1-0
OU’s last win: None
The Navy’s final victory: Oct. 12, 1965 at Norman (10-0)

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OU vs Navy predictions

Here you will find a selection of tips from The Oklahoman Staff. You can find our full forecasts here.

Ryan Aber, OU beat writer

Navy 24, OU 21

ANCHORS BECAUSE

The Midshipmen’s triple option allows the Sooners to play without Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman on defense. Michael Hawkins Jr. and Xavier Robinson are effective on the ground, but it’s not enough as Navy manages it.

Joe Mussatto, columnist

Navy 23, OU 21

OPT OUT

Navy’s triple option confuses OU in Armed Forces Bowl. Midshipmen control the clock and hold on as the Sooners miss the late field goal.

Colton Sulley, OU beat writer

Navy 27, OU 21

Knot too bad

With opt-outs and portal exits galore, the Sooners are struggling on both sides of the ball. Blake Horvath and the Midshipmen continued their momentum from the Army game with a win.

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OU vs Navy betting odds

Friday’s BetMGM lines and odds:

Spread: OU by 2.5
Over/under: 43.5
Money line: OU -140, Navy +120

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OU vs. Navy injury updates

The biggest unknown for the Sooners is the status of wide receiver Deion Burks, who played in just one of OU’s last eight games due to injury.

Burks said earlier this month that he hoped to play in the game.

If Burks is unavailable, the Sooners would not have a non-freshman scholarship wide receiver available.

OU will be without running back Jovantae Barnes.

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Weather update OU vs. Navy

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures of 60 degrees and wind speeds of about 15 km/h from the south-southwest are expected at kickoff. There is no chance of precipitation.

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OU 2024 football schedule

Friday, August 30th: vs. Temple (W, 51-3)
Saturday September 7th: vs. Houston (W, 16-12)
Saturday September 14th: vs. Tulane (W, 34-19)
Saturday September 21st: vs. No. 7 Tennessee* (L, 25-15)
Saturday September 28th: at Auburn* (W, 27-21)
Saturday, October 5th: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 12: vs. No. 1 Texas* (L, 34-3)
Saturday, Oct. 19: vs. South Carolina* (L, 35-9)
Saturday, Oct. 26: at No. 18 Ole Miss* (L, 26-14)
Saturday November 2nd: vs. Maine (win, 59-14)
Saturday November 9th: at No. 22 Missouri* (L, 30-23)
Saturday November 16th: BYE
Saturday November 23rd: vs. No. 7 Alabama* (W, 24-3)
Saturday November 30th: at LSU* (L, 37-17)
Record: 6-6 overall, 2-6 in SEC play

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2024 Navy football schedule

Saturday, August 31st: vs. Bucknell (win, 49-21)
Saturday September 7th: vs. Temple* (W, 38-11)
Saturday September 14th: BYE
Saturday September 21st: vs. Memphis* (W, 56-44)
Saturday September 28th: at UAB* (W, 41-18)
Saturday, October 5th: in the Air Force (W, 34-7)
Saturday, Oct. 12: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 19: vs. Charlotte* (F, 51-17)
Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. Notre Dame in East Rutherford, NJ (L, 51-14)
Saturday November 2nd: at Rice* (L, 24-10)
Saturday November 9th: in South Florida* (L, 28-7)
Saturday November 16th: vs. Tulane* (L, 35-0)
Saturday November 23rd: BYE
Friday, November 29th: in East Carolina* (W, 34-20)
Saturday December 7th: BYE
Saturday December 14th: vs. Army in Landover, Maryland (W, 31-13)
Record: 9-3 overall, 6-2 in American Athletic Conference play

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