On Saturday, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane paid a visit to Norman. An Oklahoma football game that many Sooner fans penciled in as an easy win turned into a spirited shoot-out as Tulsa’s coaching staff and skill players exploited Oklahoma’s ongoing difficulties with effectively defending the spread.
Thankfully for Sooner Nation, Baker Mayfield and the OU offense put on a historic performance that negated Tulsa’s upset bid. But, the win came with an asterisk, as it revealed some troubling trends that must be addressed as the Sooners prepare for conference play. Here are five takeaways from Oklahoma’s victory over Tulsa.