Williams broke off a yard touchdown on a short-yardage package and ultimately was the spark that changed this game. Williams seemed to handle pressure much better than Rattler with his combination of running ability and accuracy on the run. The final stats don't even count a pair of beautiful passes that would have been touchdowns if they were caught.
Rattler entered the year as the projected No. At this point, Williams could be the starting quarterback heading forward with Rattler finding the bench as the Sooners' playoff push gets new life. Texas has played four games against Power Five competition since coach Steve Sarkisian took over the program. This one against the Sooners receives that label simply because the Longhorns held a point lead. Another was a closer-than-expected matchup against a struggling TCU squad. There's plenty of work to do in this program -- and Sarkisian deserves time to do it -- but blown leads and being physically unprepared is as much on coaching as it is players.
With matchups against No. Riley had been hesitant to lean on the run game earlier in the year thanks to having just two eligible scholarship running backs on the roster. Finally, third-string Marcus Major was ruled eligible on Friday and Oklahoma's offense reaped the benefits.
In his first game getting over 15 carries, Brooks put together his first yard performance since arriving at Oklahoma. The yards rushing on 8. While the offensive line is still a significant question mark, Oklahoma proved against Texas that it has a running game to unleash anytime it wants.
With just Brooks, Major and Eric Gray on the roster, Riley might not pull it out every game, but it's always available. Oklahoma put together the three worst scoring performances of the Riley era in the first five games, but wins against Texas and Kansas State showed more of what we expected.
The Sooners scored a combined 92 points between the two games, averaging 7. One-score wins against Tulane, Nebraska and West Virginia were unacceptable, but all will be forgiven if the offense is finally finding its rhythm entering the heart of Big 12 play. Tests against No. In a year where the top of the sport looks more exclusive than ever, Oklahoma still has a chance to work its way towards the top. Backup Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. Rattler had a pair of turnovers — an interception and a fumble — that directly led to 14 Texas points.
The Sooners are attempting to climb out of a hole against the No. Williams ran for a yard touchdown on a short-yardage package earlier in the game. Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks takes the direct snap, runs the option with Caleb Williams and breaks away for an uncontested yard touchdown run that should clinch the game.
What a finish for the Sooners, who scored 31 points in just 17 minutes of game time. This will go down as one of the best games in the history of the Red River Showdown. Texas mounts a comeback as Casey Thompson finds Xavier Worthy for a lengthy touchdown to tie the game.
Freshman Johnathan Brooks would cap off the drive with a touchdown, putting the Horns up with to go in the third quarter. After another stop for the Texas defense, Rice would be forced to punt yet again, with the Longhorns taking over from their own yard line.
For the first time all night, the Longhorns were stopped on a possession, turning the ball over on downs inside the Rice 10 yard line. From there, the Horns and Owls would run out the clock, as Texas finished with the win, moving to on the year. Want the latest in breaking news and insider information on the Longhorns? Click Here. Want to join in on the discussion?
Click here to become a member of the Longhorns Country message board community today! Follow Longhorns Country on Twitter and Facebook. Texas is looking for some major impact transfers in , but also in the coaching staff. The Longhorns would gladly welcome elite talent at the wide receiver position. The No. The Longhorns seemed to let out all the frustration following the loss against Oklahoma State.
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