Big response with backs against the wall
Oklahoma had plenty to prove after dropping last week’s home game to four-touchdown underdog Iowa State. Could this team – under a first-year head coach – respond to adversity in a heated rivalry game against a Texas team oozing with confidence? Even after the Longhorns took the lead, the Sooners didn’t panic. It was a full-team effort in the fourth quarter. While there continues to be room for improvement on offense and defense, both sides made plays late to leave the Cotton Bowl with a win.
Jordan Thomas gets new look but says he never lost his confidence
Cornerback Jordan Thomas displayed a new look on Saturday after dying his hair blonde.