Good morning, Norman.

Today, the University of Oklahoma announced that it will launch the Oklahoma Center for Education Policy this fall to produce research and guide policy for better public education.

The center will help state lawmakers, school leaders and families work on strategies to improve test scores and build a skilled workforce.

Last Saturday, OU's rushing attack struggled against Illinois State as the team managed only 103 rushing yards while prized transfer Jaydn Ott, limited by a shoulder injury, had one carry—coach Arbuckle said he is not worried about Ott and expects him to find his role as the season moves forward.

Oklahoma college football teams posted mixed Week 1 results as OU won 35 to 3 over Illinois State, OSU won 27 to 7 over UT Martin despite its quarterback injury, Tulsa beat Abilene Christian 35 to 7, Northeastern State upset Saginaw Valley 28 to 21, and Oklahoma Panhandle State edged Peru State 10 to 9, while Central Oklahoma, Langston and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M lost their games. Several teams including East Central, Northwestern Oklahoma State, Oklahoma Baptist, Southeastern Oklahoma State, Southern Nazarene and Southwestern Oklahoma State will play their first games later this week — setting a busy start for Oklahoma football.

Memorial Stadium in Norman will host a college football game between the undefeated Sooners and Wolverines on Saturday, September 6th at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Tickets start at $319 & fans can choose lower level endzone seats for a closer view.

Pepper Festival at Choctaw Creek Park

6-8 p.m. — Choctaw Creek Park — Free to attend — Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious food, and a pepper eating contest.

Crimson Friday Concert

2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

Thu-Sun, Sep 11-14th — Paycom Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant, enchanting world of insects in this mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil performance.

Alex Bergan, Will Stucky, and Garrett Owen Live

8-11:30 p.m. — Opolis — $11.29 — Experience an evening of folk music with talented artists in the heart of Norman.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — Watch a thrilling college football matchup between Auburn and Oklahoma.

Route 66 Balloon Festival

7 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch — Check for admission fees — Experience colorful hot air balloons lighting up the Arcadia sky.