In college football, Oklahoma and BYU faced off with both teams taking turns in winning the coin toss. Oklahoma started strong with a touchdown from Gabriel to Nic Anderson. BYU responded well, with Jake Retzlaff showcasing his passing skills, resulting in a tied game. Despite BYU's improved rushing game and passing performance, Oklahoma managed to take the lead with a field goal. The game remains close with both teams putting up a strong fight.
#Sooners have to settle for a FG but regain the lead, 17-14, on BYU. OU outgaining Cougars 236-176 https://t.co/Cgf24WcyXL
Q2, 2:43 | Oklahoma 17, BYU 14 The Sooners had first-and-goal from the 5, then went fade ICP to Anderson, designed run for Gabriel, ICP to Anderson. Nothing for Stoops or Tawee? Zach Schmit's 23-yard FG has OU back in the lead.
After giving up five third down conversions, BYU gets a stop inside the 5 to force a FG. Talan Alfrey made a nice play on Gabriel. His second game back after missing the first nine games. 17-14 OU | 2:43 in the half
BYU is averaging 5.4 yards per carry against Oklahoma's defense. The Cougars averaged 3.2 yards per carry heading into the game. BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has two passing TDs in 1.5 quarters. He had one total passing TD in 69 previous career pass attempts.
Q2 | Oklahoma 14, BYU 14 Heckuva response there from the Cougars. 10 plays, 75 yards over 5:17 has us level again in Provo. Jake Retzlaff is showing what he can do with his arm. BYU had aerial gains of 29 and 22 yards on that drive.
BYU scored six, seven and 13 points in its last three games. It has surpassed each of those midway through the second quarter against Oklahoma. BYU 14, Oklahoma 14 | 7:49 2Q
No pressure on Gabriel today for BYU. Takes advantage with a 27-yard TD. 52-yard drive in just over two minutes. Another BYU turnover results in points. 14-7 OU | 13:06 in the half
Penalties still an issue for #Sooners, with four for 30 yards in the first quarter. OU outgains BYU 134-105 in the first. https://t.co/Cgf24WcyXL
BYU came into the game averaging just 90.5 rushing yards per game. They've already got 62 against the #Sooners today. Game tied 7-7. https://t.co/Cgf24WcyXL
Q1 8:05 | Oklahoma 7, BYU 0 The Sooners are on the board through a three-yard touchdown connection from Gabriel to Nic Anderson. Anderson is now up to nine touchdowns on 25 receptions in 2023. Some pushing and shoving after the play but nothing more.
BYU wins the toss, defers to the second half. #Sooners will get the ball first here in Provo
#Sooners and BYU about to get underway here. OU will receive. https://t.co/Cgf24WcyXL
UTC wins the toss and elects to defer to the second half. Alabama will receive the opening kickoff. https://t.co/uReVWnsqFT