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Mayfield shakes off early butterflies in Sooners' win over Akron

Sep 6, 2015 at 12:04p ET

Sep 6, 2015 at 12:04p ET

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Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield said he was nervous.

So did offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley.

That's what happens when you debut a season, a new offense and overhaul the coaching staff all at the same time.

It showed, too. OU got off to a slow, rough start in the first half against Akron, not scoring a touchdown until late in the second quarter, but everything smoothed out.