We had our hopes up early with reports that Dede Westbrook wouldn’t start. It only lasted two plays, though. Apparently, a two-play suspension is a thing. Then, as if he was attempting to make a statement or something, Samaje Perine broke tackles on a 12-yard run and a 25-yard catch-and-run to score the days’ first touchdown.
When Jesse Ertz and the offense took the field, things didn’t get much better. Charles Jones run for nothing, pass batted down for nothing, scramble for a paltry three yards, punt.
But there was a positive side, per Kellis:
On the positive side, Jesse Ertz's first pass got batted down instead of getting intercepted, which OU's defense was in position to do.