Oklahoma went up to Lincoln, Nebraska and things got out of hand. After forcing Oklahoma to punt to start the game, Nebraska came out swinging with a solid hook that connected on their first offensive drive of the game. From there, a crimson avalanche hit Nebraska, and the Cornhuskers never recovered.
Oklahoma went on to win 49-14, and aside from a garbage-time touchdown, Oklahoma may have held Nebraska to just seven points.
From great performances from the receivers to the defensive line routinely bullying the Nebraska offensive line, it was clear there was a distinct difference in the talent on each of these rosters.
Oklahoma cleared the nonconference part of its schedule and ended it by passing its biggest test with flying colors. With the smoke clearing on the game, we look at whose stock is trending up and whose is trending down as the Sooners get ready for their Big 12 opener at home against Kansas State.
Stock Up: Jalil Farooq and Theo Wease
Sep 17, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jalil Farooq (3) scores a touchdown against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Tommi Hill (0) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Folks, we asked for any semblance of life that this wide receiver corps would show up to support Marvin Mims, who without question carried the unit the first two games of the season.
On Saturday against Nebraska, the two receivers that needed to step up the most did. Jalil Farooq and Theo Wease combined for five receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns, with each recording a score. They averaged 24.8 yards per reception and collected 42 yards after the catch. Theo Wease posted the seventh-highest PFF grade (72.6) amongst all of the offensive players.
Stock Down: Field Goal kicking
Sep 17, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Oklahoma Sooners place kicker Zach Schmit (34) kicks against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial…
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