This past Saturday Oklahoma played Texas Tech in the opening conference game for both schools.\u00a0 The Sooners cruised to a 55-16 victory over the Red Raiders. Here is our Oklahoma vs Texas Tech review.<\/p>\n
Texas Tech struggled on both sides of the ball Saturday.\u00a0 Clearly, the Red Raiders need help at the quarterback position.\u00a0 With starter Alan Bowman <\/strong><\/a>out with a shoulder injury, the Red Raiders relied on backups, Jackson Tyner <\/strong><\/a>and Jett Duffey<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Both quarterbacks had problems moving the offense. One of the few bright spots for the offense was the running game. Texas Tech had success moving the ball on the ground at times although not consistently.\u00a0 That being said the Red Raiders will struggle to be competitive offensively until they get consistent play at the quarterback position.<\/p>\n On the other hand, Texas Tech is clearly improved on the defensive side.\u00a0 The offense needs to keep the defense off the field a little more.<\/p>\n Clearly this year will be a rebuilding year for Texas Tech.\u00a0 They have a totally new system and philosophy under first-year head coach Matt Wells<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Growing pains are inevitable with a new coaching staff.<\/p>\n In stark contrast, Oklahoma had very little issue with the Red Raiders.\u00a0 The Sooners’ offense had little trouble moving the ball from the first possession. \u00a0\u00a0Oklahoma, who entered the game leading the nation in total offense, gained 642 yards. They have totaled at least 600 yards in each game this season.<\/p>\n Jalen Hurts <\/strong><\/a>had another Heisman like performance. Hurts threw for a career high 415 yards through the air, as well as another 70 yards on the ground while playing only three quarters.\u00a0 Hurts was responsible for four touchdowns.\u00a0 Junior receiver CeeDee Lamb <\/strong><\/a>had career days in receiving yards (185), and touchdowns (3).<\/p>\n The offensive line seems to be improving each week.\u00a0 As well as moving the ball through the air with 443 yards, the Sooners also rushed for 201 yards on the ground.<\/p>\n On the defensive side of the ball, the unit took another positive step forward.\u00a0 The defense continues to apply pressure and turn the ball over.\u00a0 Neville Gallimore <\/strong><\/a>had arguably his best game of the season.\u00a0 Gallimore was constantly a source of disruption in the Red Raider back field.\u00a0 The Sooners seem to be improving in the area of tackling and flying to the ball. In contrast, the defense still needs to improve at getting off of blocks and gap responsibility.<\/p>\n The kicking game was aptly handled by Gabe Brkic <\/strong><\/a>in the absence of Calum Sutherland<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Brkic was two for two on field goals and hit all seven PATs.<\/p>\n On the negative side, the Sooners need to cut down on penalties.\u00a0 Oklahoma was flagged nine times for 114 yards.<\/p>\n In conclusion, the Red Raiders were outmanned, and Oklahoma’s dominance was so thorough that Bowman likely would have made little difference.<\/p>\n The Sooners were dominant both offensively and defensively on Saturday in Norman.\u00a0 The Red Raiders were just another stepping stone working toward the October 12th <\/sup>battle with Texas in Dallas and eventually one of the four post-season college football playoff spots.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nOklahoma<\/h3>\n
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