- The Swamp got the version of Oklahoma that has been missing for most of the year.
Oklahoma · FloridaIt was Oklahoma's first win ever in The Swamp, moved the Sooners to 5-4 and 3-3 in the SEC, and put them one win from bowl eligibility with the homestretch still in front of them. All week the question was what the offense would look like with Jason Witten calling plays for the first time after the program parted ways with Ben Arbuckle.
Witten's debut answered that better than most people probably expected. Oklahoma scored on its first two possessions against an SEC opponent for the first time since joining the conference.
Seth Littrell, Joe Jon Finley, and Arbuckle never got that kind of clean start in league play. John Mateer was the clearest beneficiary.
He finished 21 of 33 for 207 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers and added 14 carries for 56 yards. For one night, he looked settled instead of sped up.
KEY POINTS
- - The Swamp got the version of Oklahoma that has been missing for most of the year.
- Jason Witten’s play-calling debut sparked a disciplined road victory, utilizing a suffocating defense and a record-breaking 20-play drive to silence the Gato...
- The Sooners walked into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday night and beat No. 24 Florida 23-7 with the most complete performance they have put together all season.
- Lloyd Avant gave Oklahoma the interior punch with 13 carries for 47 yards.