Central Oklahoma (UCO) is set to host Southern Nazarene (SNU) in a Spring football exhibition at Chad Richison Stadium on Saturday at 6 p.m. This marks the second consecutive year the teams have met for an exhibition contest. UCO returns 64 players from a 6-5 season, including 11 starters, while SNU aims to improve from last season's 2-9 record.

By the Numbers
  • UCO's quarterback Jett Huff boasts four school records and nine 300-yard games in his career.
  • Dev Mathews led UCO with 10 rushing touchdowns and averaged 6.4 yards per carry last season.
Yes, But

SNU's performance in the Great American Conference raises questions about their competitiveness against UCO, especially given that they struggled last season with a 2-9 record.

State of Play
  • UCO's defensive lineup returns key players including Zacary Stilwell and Antwan Gilbreath.
  • Southern Nazarene's key returners include running back Kaden Manuel and leading tackler Dezmond Williams.
What's Next

Following the exhibition, UCO is scheduled to open its season on August 28 against Texas Wesleyan, with a crucial bye week to prepare for their Division I matchup against Central Arkansas on September 12.

Bottom Line

As UCO prepares for the exhibition, their depth and experienced roster could provide a strong advantage, making this game a key moment for both teams as they look ahead to the upcoming season.