It was Oklahoma’s first time playing football in the state of Utah, and it turned out to be a successful trip. The Sooners took out the Cougars of BYU, 31-24, in a game that should not have been that close. However, considering the circumstances, OU is grateful to come out with a W.
On paper, the Sooners were favored big in this one, and had the advantage in all three phases. Unfortunately, the game is not played on paper and is played out on the field. The sentiment after the game reflected frustration with Oklahoma’s defensive performance, characterized by missed assignments, missed tackles, and a lack of enthusiasm.