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Oklahoma Kicker Tyler Keltner Has a Big Personality and Bigger Confidence
NORMAN — Oklahoma kicker Tyler Keltner has a boyish face and a slight frame.
But his personality belies his appearance, projecting through and overpowering any preconceived notions that he looks “young” or “small.”
And yet, his confidence, his humility and his right leg are even bigger than any of that.
That became evident on Friday night, when Brent Venables called on Keltner to kick a 50-yard field goal in the first quarter, and Keltner calmly stepped up and drove it right down Main Street. It was the Sooners’ first 50-yarder in three years, but for Keltner, it was no big deal.
“You might not believe me,” Keltner said after practice Monday, “but I get more nervous watching kickers on TV than me when I’m kicking by myself. When it’s me out there in a game, there’s a certain calmness that comes through.
“I think it’s just everybody practicing. I’m just so confident in everybody and confident in what I do. I go out there and it’s just like, pure bliss watching people on TV kick. … I’m like, ‘What are they going to do? How’s their operation? And they’ve been practicing? What are they doing?’ But when it’s us and when it’s me, it’s just the best feeling in the world.”
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Keltner is OU’s first-ever SEC Player of the Week, landing the league’s special teams accolades a perfect night with three field goals and six PATs.
Friday night in front of 80,000 citizens of Sooner Nation was a big, big step for Keltner, who beat out two-year starter Zach Schmit for the job. In four years as the starting kicker at East Tennessee State, he never saw a crowd like the one that watched OU beat Temple 51-3. Even last year, when he kicked one just PAT for Florida State — late in a November home victory over North Alabama — the announced attendance at Doak Campbell Stadium was 79,560, and most of them had cleared out by the time he lined up for the extra point.
“It’s just nice to be playing again through all the waiting, then all the work in the last two years,” Keltner said. “I truly feel like I’ve gotten a little bit better over the last two years. It’s just fun to go out there and just have fun with it again.”
He left a four-time All-Southern Conference career at ETSU to join his hometown Seminoles, but he couldn’t beat out Ryan Fitzgerald. So he hit the transfer portal one more time, landing in Norman with all the confidence in the world.
That confidence only grew once he got to OU. Keltner said a preseason training camp visit from Sooners linebacker legend Teddy Lehman gave everyone a fresh perspective, specifically how all the work they’ve put in starting in January means the 2024 season is already halfway over.
“When I think about how much work we’ve put in, how much running, kicking, all this and that, why wouldn’t I come out and feel some sort of confidence in all of that?” Keltner said. “It’d be disrespectful to the team and the university if I didn’t.”
Keltner was similarly grateful to get to play last year for the Seminoles. He grew up in Tallahassee rooting for FSU, and as the ‘Noles went undefeated last year, he got great joy out of it.
“That was a great team to wait on kicking for,” he said. “So I had a good time. I learned a lot about myself and my routine. I just really learned about my love for the game again. So just to get back and show all that again is such an unreal experience.”
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To listen to Keltner talk about college football, and OU football in particular, is to hear a young man who is is humbled by his good fortune in life.
“Just hearing guys talk about this field has been here for 100 years,” he said. “Seriously, that gives me goosebumps right now because I can’t fathom that. That was when my great-grandparents were being born. Like, come on.
“When you think about how many people stepped on this field and put their best foot forward and represented OU, that humbles me almost instantly. So I can walk out here and feel comfortable knowing that I’m representing them and I’ve got to put my best forward to honor that.”
Keltner beat out Schmit in a competition that was “as close as it can be,” he said. “I think me coming in here helped him and I think seeing how good he was, it helped me out. It really was an iron sharpening iron situation.”
“Just, there’s a body of work, and not just the training camp,” Venables said after the game Friday. “There’s the summer, there’s the spring, it’s a body of work, and he’s shown with his career he’s getting in the games, he made most of them, and so he had a good track record that way. But Zach had a great camp too, and as I said it, we went in, just made a decision, ‘This is what we were going to do.’ And, you know, glad for Tyler stepping up and executing. Really nice job in his debut.”
Keltner also gained an appreciation for Schmit’s ball-striking consistency and the power in Schmit’s right leg, which produced seven touchbacks among his 10 kickoffs.
“I was just telling somebody earlier that I’m not sure if I would have had the night I had if Zach Schmit didn’t have the night that he had,” Keltner said. “I mean talk about 10 kickoffs — we scored 10 times. That doesn’t happen too often. … When you have 10 kickoffs, that’s going to destroy anybody’s leg, especially if you’re doing both. So props to him. He’s such a massive, massive support beam for this team. We’re both just doing what we can to help this team out.”
While Keltner’s 50-yard missile was probably the most fun kick he had last week, the most stressful was a PAT on which the snap was inside and the hold was dropped. But holder Josh Plaster still gathered the ball and got it down just enough for Keltner to slap it through.
“Let’s thank soccer for that one,” Keltner said. “I’ve played soccer for a long time, and in those moments, when you walk out under these lights, your natural instincts coming out. The lights are on, there are fans in the crowd and everybody kinda blacks out a little bit.
“Soccer in my background, that has a lot to do with it.”
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Oklahoma State star linebacker Collin Oliver was helped to the locker room during the first half of Saturday’s game against Arkansas. It appeared as though Oliver’s right leg was bothering him.
Later on, sideline reporter Taylor McGregor confirmed that Oliver is indeed dealing with a right leg issue.
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“Dave, just moments ago we showed you Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State’s best defensive player being helped off the field. He is currently getting X-rays on his lower right leg. We will keep you updated when we know more,” McGregor said.
Oliver was a big part of a huge play for Oklahoma State prior to leaving the game with an injury. He applied pressure on Arkansas QB Taylen Green and hit him as he tried to deliver a third-down pass.
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The pressure and hit led to Green’s pass being intercepted. Oklahoma State defender Kale Smith hauled in the errant throw and returned it 73 yards for a touchdown.
The play came at a critical time as Arkansas was leading 14-0 and driving in Oklahoma State territory. However, instead of the Razorbacks adding to their lead, OSU got right back in the game, making the score 14-7.
Arkansas was eventually able to add to its lead and headed to halftime with a 21-7 advantage.
Collin Oliver is a captain for Oklahoma State. He was named second-team All-Big 12 last season.
Sam Pittman thrilled with balanced offensive approach, defensive aggression for Arkansas
Arkansas stormed out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead on No. 16 Oklahoma State, opening things up offensively behind a balanced attack.
Razorbacks coach Sam Pittman broke down what was going right offensively, which was pretty close to everything in the opening stanza.
“We’re able to run the football,” Pittman said on the ABC broadcast. “And any time we’re able to run the football we can play-action. We’re protecting him pretty good. They did have a total blitz that got to us down there on our first drive.”
The Razorbacks finished the first quarter with 172 yards of total offense, moving the ball at will throughout the opening 15 minutes. Of that total, 114 yards came on the ground.
The Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0) visit the No. 17 Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0) at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
What channel is Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas on?
- Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Date: Sept. 7
- Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Live stream: Sling
What time is Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas?
Oklahoma State and Arkansas play at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas betting odds, lines, spread
- Spread favorite: Oklahoma State (-10)
- Moneyline: Oklahoma State (-373), Arkansas (+288)
- Total: 62 points
Odds courtesy of BetMGM
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How to watch the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State NCAA college football game today: Livestream options, more
The Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State NCAA college football game will be played today. Both teams come into Week 2 riding high off of victories from last weekend.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State game, even if you don’t have cable.
How and when to watch the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State game
The Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State game will be played on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at noon ET (9 a.m. PT). The college football game will air on ABC, and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State game without cable
While many cable packages include ABC it’s easy to watch the game if ABC isn’t included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream college football
If you don’t have cable TV that includes ABC, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream college football this season is through a subscription to Sling TV. We suggest leveling up your coverage to the Orange + Blue with Sports Extra tier to get more NFL and college football games this fall.
The Orange + Blue plan regularly costs $60 per month, but the streamer currently offers a $25 off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $35. The Orange + Blue with Sports Extra plan is $50 for your first month and $75 per month after. The Sports Extra add-on features 18 channels, including NFL Redzone, ESPNU, SEC Network, Big 10 Network and ACC Network, making it ideal for pro and college football fans.
The streamer is also currently offering big savings on four months of the Orange + Blue tier plus the Sports Extra plan when you prepay for the Sling TV Season Pass. The plan costs $219, reduced from $300.
Note: Because Sling TV does not carry CBS, Sling subscribers will want to add Paramount+ to their bundle. (Paramount+ and CBS Essentials are both subsidiaries of Paramount Global.)
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue plan:
- Sling TV is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like NASCAR.
- There are 52 channels to watch in total, including local ESPN, NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
- You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (18 in total) via Sling TV’s Sports Extras add-on.
Watch the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State game with FuboTV
Live TV streaming service Fubo offers the same top-tier programming you can get from your local cable provider at a fraction of the price. The streamer is a sports fan’s dream considering the sheer volume of live sporting events you can watch on it.
Fubo packages include access to college football games airing on your local CBS affiliate, SEC Network, Big Ten Network and ESPNU. There are plenty of channels for NFL fans, including “NFL on Fox,” “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN, and all games aired on NFL Network.
If you want to give Fubo a try, now’s a great time to do so: Fubo is currently offering $30 off your first month of any subscription tier. That means you can watch every NFL and college football game airing on network TV this week starting at just $49.99. Once you subscribe, you can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer.
Top features of Fubo:
- There are no contracts with Fubo. You can cancel at any time.
- The Pro ($49.99 first month, $79.99 thereafter) tier includes over 200 channels, including channels not available on some other live TV streaming services.
- Upgrade to 4K resolution with the Elite with Sports Plus tier ($69.99 first month, $99.99 thereafter). It features 299 channels, including NFL RedZone.
- Fubo also offers live MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games.
- All tiers now come with unlimited cloud-based DVR recording.
- You can watch on up to 10 screens at once with any Fubo plan.
- Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Watch the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State game on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch college football, including ABC, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
Watch today’s game on ESPN+
ESPN+ will stream some college football games this year. ESPN+ is ESPN’s subscription streaming platform, which offers coverage of some of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s WNBA games, original studio shows and top-tier series that aren’t accessible on the ESPN networks. ESPN+ subscribers may purchase UFC PPV events and access the platform’s vast archive of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 catalog, game replays and select ESPN films.
ESPN+ offers exclusive live sports, original shows, and a vast library of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 series and more. Here’s a sampling of what’s available on ESPN+:
- Exclusive fantasy sports tools and content from some of the sports world’s most respected voices in sports.
- Every Fight Night UFC event UFC PPV event (PPV events are subject to an additional charge).
- Soccer including EFL Championship, US Open Cup and Bundesliga.
- College sports including the Ivy League, Big Sky Conference and Atlantic A10 Conference.
- MLB and the World Series.
- Top-tier tennis including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
- The PGA Tour and the Masters.
It is important to note that ESPN+ does not include access to the ESPN network. It is a separate sports-centric service, with separate sports programming. An ESPN+ subscription costs $11 per month. Or save 15% when you pay annually ($110).
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Tap the button below to head directly to the College Fan Shop page on Amazon and select your favorite team.
What is the Arkansas Razorbacks current team ranking?
The Razorbacks are currently ranked No. 47 out of 134 teams, according to our sister site CBS Sports.
What is the Oklahoma State Cowboys current team ranking?
The Cowboys are currently ranked No. 17 out of 134 teams, according to CBS Sports.
When is the 2024 NCAA college football championship game?
The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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