Predicting everything for Oklahoma's season opener vs. Illinois State

Aaron M. Sprecher/GettyImages We've spent months predicting and analyzing the Oklahoma Sooners' 2025 season as a whole, but now, finally, we can just focus on the task at hand.

The Sooners will kick off Year 4 under Brent Venables against Illinois State at 5 p.m. CT Saturday at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. The game will be on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.

Even with so much unknown about the Sooners, we at least know they should win their season opener, but by how much, and who will stand out?

Score prediction and more for Oklahoma vs. Illinois State

Score: Oklahoma 52, Illinois State 10

Illinois State is not your average FCS cupcake for a season opener, but the Sooners still…