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Oklahoma football: Sooner pride bloodied, but not beaten

Sep 26, 2020; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) celebrates with quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) after making a touchdown catch during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Spoiler alert: It’s probably time for Oklahoma football fans to face up to reality.

This is a good Oklahoma team, but not a great one. Not yet, anyway. Right now, good is the enemy of great.

Every great football school — yes, even the likes of Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State, who seemingly never experience a bad season — goes through a down period.