NORMAN – Austin Seibert’s first kick was the first sign. His 27-yard field goal banged off the right upright a few minutes into the game, the massive crowd groaned and it was quite apparent the spirit of Uwe von Schamann would not grace Owen Field on this special Saturday.
Sometimes, it’s just not your night.
Soon enough, after repeated Baker Mayfield mistakes and spectacular Ohio State plays, something else became quite apparent. Sometimes, it’s just not your year.
The Sooners’ national championship hopes ended early in 2016. The third-ranked Buckeyes routed OU 45-24. A season that began with such promise a fortnight ago will undergo a makeover.