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Oklahoma Sooners news: Update on controversial TD, new SEC rival, Manziel responds to Mateer

Voice of the Oklahoma Sooners Toby Rowland reported that OU's coaching staff actually cleared that controversial touchdown play against Auburn with game officials during a regular pregame meeting and refs confirmed it was a legal play.

According to a source, in its regular pregame meeting with game officials, the OU staff brought up the planned play (Sategna TD) and sought confirmation it was legal. @NEWS9

— Toby Rowland (@TRowOU) September 22, 2025

Everyone has seen the viral play by now where OU wide receiver Isaiah Sategna was wide open for a 24-yard score after casually walking toward the sideline, then setting up right in front of the official uncovered.