For the second straight week, the Oklahoma Sooners lost the final matchup in the foreseeable future to a team with a long history. For the second straight week, their opponent’s fan base rushed the field after the win.
The Sooners walked into their final Bedlam contest with Oklahoma State as road favorites and walked out with a two-game losing streak and needing lots of help to get back to the Big 12 title game for one final time.
The Sooners haven’t been to the Big 12 title game since announcing their intentions to go to the SEC. Officiating wasn’t the only reason the Sooners lost on Saturday, but it was a key factor in the outcome.
But Oklahoma shot itself in the foot far too much to overcome with three turnovers and untimely penalties throughout the game. In the game’s critical moments, Oklahoma State executed better and tackled better than the Sooners.
It was an underwhelming performance in a game the Sooners had no margin for error.
They’ve got work to do to get things right before hosting West Virginia.
Check out some of the best photos from the final Bedlam.