Oklahoma finally laces up for their final regular season game in Brent Venables’ first year on the job. It wasn’t an easy start to his tenure, but the Sooners have navigated the storms to at least earn bowl eligibility.
Staring them in the face for their season finale? A primetime game in Lubbock vs. Texas Tech.
In the week leading up to the game, the Sooners landed four commitments from future defenders after their best defensive game of the season against their in-state rivals. There’s some good energy floating around Norman, and Oklahoma needs to capitalize on it with another strong outing vs. the Red Raiders.
[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag] hasn’t been nearly as effective on the road, and that will have to change to beat Texas Tech, especially after his showing in the final three quarters against Oklahoma State.
Ultimately, I believe Oklahoma is still the more talented team, and the defense has been trending in the right direction for a few weeks now. They are the difference-maker here with 2 turnovers. Eric Gray runs for 100-plus yards and a touchdown, and we get a Brayden Willis touchdown.
Oklahoma 37, Texas Tech 28
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