Sep 4, 2021; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) and Tulane Green Wave cornerback Jaylon Monroe (9) battle for the ball during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The scoreboard on Saturday recorded an Oklahoma football victory to open the 2021 season, but the Sooner performance fell disturbingly short of all the preseason hype afforded a highly ranked team.
Saturday’s relocated season-opening game with Tulane was a tale of two halves. Oklahoma commanded the opening 30 minutes after a shaky start and went to the locker room at halftime with a comfortable 37-14 lead.