Kentucky vs Oklahoma head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
#9 Oklahoma 67, Kentucky 63: the Sooners' 4.3★ D-line is the difference; Kentucky starts 11 portal additions.
When Kentucky has the ball: The 3.6★ O-line, averaging 3.4 years, faces Oklahoma's 4.3★ D-line of David Stone and Adebawore.
When Oklahoma has the ball: The 3.8★ O-line has the edge on Kentucky's 3.0★ D-line; 4.0★ receivers top 3.5★ defensive backs.
Swing factor: Kenny Minchey, 4★ and a first-year transfer with three years, versus John Mateer: 3★, four seasons.
X-factor: October Saturday in Norman: Kentucky walks into a Week 7 road environment against the #9 Sooners.