Team 129 had one final chance to play together on Thursday night in San Antonio. Brent Venables’ team tried to make the best of it, but it finished the 2023 season by losing to the No. 14 Arizona Wildcats, 38-24. Oklahoma ended its season 10-3.
The game was incredibly entertaining if nothing else. It had some head-scratching moments that will stick with fans for the next few weeks into the offseason.
Jackson Arnold was up and down, as one might expect for a freshman. He showcased some real talent and things that his coaches would love to build on in the offseason. He also made some decisions that someone who had fewer than 100 snaps in real game action would make.
Turnovers ultimately did the Sooners in. One of their six on the evening turnovers was returned for a touchdown.
Billy Bowman’s take:
“I feel like tonight, Oklahoma beat Oklahoma.”
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) December 29, 2023
In the wake of the Sooners’ loss, here are five takeaways: