Dave: Despite back-to-back losses, Sooners are on the right track
The past two weeks we have been reminded that the Sooners are only in the second year of a large
cultural change in Oklahoma Football.
First Kansas and now little brother.
Although we all know that little brother had more than a little help to defeat the Sooners for just the 20th time out of almost 120 tries.
And that lopsided record in favor of the Sooners is why this series is not a rivalry and will not be missed.
Although I do understand that it is little brother’s Super Bowl every year. Maybe they can get a
home and home with Tulsa going. They might have better luck.
Bedlam bust for Sooners
The Sooners were unable to overcome three turnovers, despite its defense making two 4th down stands and limiting a Heisman-candidate running back, and lost 27-24 to Oklahoma State in the last Bedlam matchup for the foreseeable future.
The truth of the 2023 season is Oklahoma has made great improvement from a dismal 2022 season, but they are still a step away from competing for a conference championship or contending for a college football play off spot.
Most importantly, their talent level across the board, leaves very little margin for error to allow them to shrug off key turnovers against a well-coached team like OSU.
Or to overcome two controversial (non) pass interference calls (or no calls), one of kept Drake Stoops from scoring would would likely have been the winning touchdown in the last minute.