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In a game between Oklahoma and BYU, Oklahoma's offense led by Dillon Gabriel and Gavin Sawchuk performed well, resulting in a 31-24 victory for Oklahoma. BYU's Jake Retzlaff and Chase Roberts put up a strong fight, but Oklahoma's defense, including players like Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman, made crucial plays to secure the win. The game saw multiple lead changes and strong offensive performances from both teams, with BYU's rushing game proving particularly effective against Oklahoma's defense.
Instant analysis: No. 14 Oklahoma survives on the road against BYU, 31-24, to keep its Big 12 hopes alive https://t.co/OVGybirGS4 https://t.co/khkqTppWSM
Final | Oklahoma 31, BYU 24 Jackson Arnold steered the ship in Dillon Gabriel's place. OU got plays from Billy Bowman, Danny Stutsman, Gavin Sawchuk and Jalil Farooq in the biggest moments. And the Sooners head home 9-2. OU closes out the regular season Friday with TCU.
OU's defense stepped up when needed. Now it's time for Jackson Arnold and the offense to pick up a few first downs and burn some clock. Sooners lead BYU 31-24 with 5:08 to go.
And three plays later, OU is in for a TD. Now 21 points off of turnovers. BYU has struggled to tackle today, another handful of tackles broken there. 31-24 OU | 7:57 left
Q4, 7:57 | Oklahoma 31, BYU 24 What a swing in Provo. Danny Stutsman and Jacob Lacey combined to create a turnover and Gavin Sawchuk takes the Sooners into the end zone three plays later. Now it's time for the defense to step up.
An absolute grown-man run by Gavin Sawchuk. Touchdown, Oklahoma, and the #Sooners are back in front 31-24 with 7:57 to play against BYU.
OU is down one playmaker in Dillon Gabriel. It's others are stepping up. Danny Stutsman's strip produces the fumble and Jacob Lacey comes up with it. OU's third forced turnover of the day sets the Sooners up at the BYU 25.
OU gets a sack and a fumble to get the ball back at around the BYU 25. #Sooners
BYU gave up a 3rd and 13, but eventually comes up with a stop inside the 10 to force a FG. OU missed a 28-yarder. 24-24 with 12:20 left
BYU is up to a season-high 198 rushing yards. The Cougars have been held below 100 yards on the ground on seven occasions today. Stunning how much the Sooners are getting pushed around up front today.
BYU is pushing OU around and moving the ball on the Sooners. Cougars have accounted for 12 plays, 133 yards and ton of game clock after halftime.
#Sooners have their first first down of the second half as Gavin Sawchuk gets them in BYU territory
BYU came into the game averaging a Big 12-worst 90.5 rushing yards per game, but after Retzlaff’s TD run, the Cougars have season-high 198 rushing yards. The Sooners have only surrendered more rushing yards once this season — 225 vs. Kansas. https://t.co/Cgf24WcyXL
Not sure if OU vs BYU is the best game going on right now but it’s the one I’m watching and it’s tied
BYU again marches down the field against this Oklahoma defense, converts another fourth-and-2 (third time today) and punches in another touchdown. Eight-play, 75-yard drive for the Cougars, and we're tied 24-24 with 1:19 to go in the third.
BYU giving Oklahoma fits. Sooners can't stop the run. On the verge of 24-24 (stretch to the goal line being reviewed)
Billy Bowman just may have saved the day for Oklahoma. BYU knocking at the door, and Bowman makes a house call: 100-yard pick-six to put the #Sooners up, 24-17, with 5:55 to go in the third.
#Sooners turn to Jackson Arnold in second half vs. BYU with Dillon Gabriel injured: https://t.co/XL1s3494tC
BYU's offense ranks at or near the bottom of the Big 12 in all the major offensive categories. Yards: 14th Rushing: 14th Passing: 13th Scoring: 14th The Cougars totaled 213 total yards in the first half and we've got a football game on our hands in Provo.
#Sooners have to settle for a FG but regain the lead, 17-14, on BYU. OU outgaining Cougars 236-176 https://t.co/Cgf24WcyXL
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.
#Sooners The Sooners couldn’t come up with another goal-line stand. BYU has scored more points in the first half as they have in any of their last three games. https://t.co/Cgf24WcyXL
Good patience and vision there by Dillon Gabriel to find Jayden Gibson for a 27-yard touchdown. Second game in a row with a touchdown catch for Gibson. Gabriel's second touchdown pass of the game: 10-of-16, 145 yards, two scores. #Sooners 14, BYU 7 | 13:06 2Q
End Q1 | Oklahoma 7, BYU 7 -BYU, averaging 90.5 rushing yards per game, gained 62 in the opening quarter -Gabriel: 9-14, 118 yards, 1 TD -Stoops: 5 targets, 3 catches, 27 yards -OU: 4 penalties for 30 yards, all on the offense, three pre-snap https://t.co/y0r03jHSnX
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 botches the handoff. Rondell Bothroyd recovers the fumble. And the Sooners get a gift. OU sets up at midfield for its fourth offensive series.
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
BYU ties it up at 7-7. Oklahoma's defense has looked a bit shaky early on here. Cougars went for it on fourth-and-2, come away with a 23-yard touchdown pass.
Q1, 3:05 | Oklahoma 7, BYU 7 BYU keeps the offense on the field on 4th-and-1 and the Cougars score on Chase Roberts' 23-yard TD reception. He found a hole in the coverage between Kani Walker and Dasan McCullough, then found found the end zone.
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.
Seven-play, 85-yard scoring drive for Oklahoma. Dillon Gabriel was 4-of-4 for 79 yards and a touchdown on that drive, and the #Sooners lead 7-0 early here against BYU.
BYU wins the toss and elects to kick. Sooners will receive to start the game. OU loses a coin toss for only the second time this season. Tough start on the road.
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
With 2 games left + endless possibilities for the Big 12 title game, Oklahoma is focused on BYU -- not getting tangled up in tiebreaker scenarios. "We’ve put ourselves in a tough position...We don’t control our own destiny, but let’s focus on the finish" https://t.co/fj4cjnSoJ9 https://t.co/h6hduvPHQz
And ISU in for another rushing TD. 80 yard drive, 11 plays and over 5 minutes. Up to 83 rushing yards allowed for BYU. ISU averages 117. 24-7 ISU | 8:02 in the half