Sooners’ comeback falls short in loss to Bears

Oklahoma’s slim hope at a Big 12 Championship look disappeared Saturday after a 38-35 loss to Baylor in Norman.

Here are 5 takeaways from the Sooners’ win over Baylor.

Run protection sputters once more

An Oklahoma entrance that gave up 200-plus dashing yards a number of occasions in Big 12 play was overwhelmed by Baylor’s dashing assault.

Craig Williams ended the sport because the Bears main rusher with 192 yards after dashing for 209 yards mixed throughout the primary eight video games.

As a complete, Oklahoma gave up 281 dashing yards, permitting 5.9 yards per carry.

Even with the struggles of limiting the Bears’ dashing assault, the Oklahoma protection was essential on third down and gave the Sooners an opportunity. Baylor transformed simply 4 of its 13 third-down makes an attempt.

Eric Gray shines down the stretch

Eric Gray stepped up when the Sooners have been down 31-21.

He led the Sooners to a seven-play, 77-yard drive to put the Sooners inside three.

Before that drive, he was held to underneath 45 yards on the day. He completed with 106 dashing yards and 58 receiving yards on the day.

With Baylor up three, the Bears ran the ball by the Sooners on an 11-play, 80-yard drive to seize a 38-28 lead with 9 minutes left. It set the tone and was an excessive amount of for Oklahoma to overcome.

A various first drive

A ten-play, 75-yard drive for the Sooners received the scoring going in Norman.

Whether it was a handoff to tight finish Brayden Willis, catching it in the slot, or utilizing Gray in the backfield, Oklahoma’s offense used a number of totally different packages to have success.

It was quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s legs that helped the Sooners discover the top zone.

Gabriel scampered to the left aspect, making Baylor security Christian Morgan whiff as he dived for the rating.

In a half the place a variety of factors have been scored, it was essential for the Sooners to begin properly early and the primary drive gave Oklahoma hope.

Marvin Mims re-introduced himself

The junior broad receiver had an unusually quiet sport in opposition to Iowa State final week. His two catches for 16 yards made for his least efficient sport of the yr with Gabriel at quarterback.

He didn’t waste time in opposition to Baylor, hauling in his longest landing of the season.

Mims’ 120 yards are his second-most of the season and his impression was felt in opposition to a Bears secondary that was opportunistic.

Costly tipped passes don’t assist Gabriel

After throwing an interception in the primary eight video games, Gabriel had three in the primary half.

It’s secure to say that none of them have been on him, extra so Baylor’s protection making performs.

The first move was tipped on the line of scrimmage by Baylor defensive lineman T.J. Franklin, touchdown into linebacker Dillon Doyle’s lap.

Near the start of the second quarter, Willis received a hand on a move however Baylor’s defensive again Devin Lemear hauled it in.

On the third, it was an off-balanced throw throughout his physique, tipped by defensive again Lorando Johnson and picked off by fellow security Christian Morgan.

However, the Oklahoma protection held its personal when the offense gave the ball away, holding the Bears to simply 10 factors off turnovers.

The Sooners return to motion subsequent Saturday in Morgantown in opposition to West Virginia.

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