WATCH: Oklahoma DB Tre Norwood returns interception for a touchdown against Florida’s Kyle Trask

It didn’t take long for Oklahoma to jump ahead in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl against Florida. Tre Norwood delivered one of the biggest plays.

It didn’t take long for Oklahoma to jump ahead. After a five-play, 79-yard touchdown drive to start the Goodyear Cotton Bowl , Oklahoma’s defense came out and scored a touchdown of their own, intercepting Kyle Trask on Florida’s first play from scrimmage.

The interception is Norwood’s fifth this season as the redshirt junior has come on strong late in the season. He initially got a chance in the starting lineup filling in for Delarrin Turner-Yell, but played well enough to earn a starting spot at the nickelback position. His placement has served Oklahoma well as he’s now hauled in interceptions in both the Big 12 Championship and the Cotton Bowl.

Norwood’s performance resonates with the identity of the team this season, which centers around a defensive resurgence under Alex Grinch’s speed-d scheme. It’s largely been the reason for Oklahoma’s 7-game winning streak leading to a sixth-consecutive Big 12 title.