It was the worst time ever, and it was pretty good.
Is that how the saying goes? Well, that’s how much of that game against the Kansas Jayhawks felt. The Oklahoma Sooners were shut out in the first half for the first time since the 2014 Russell Atheltic Bowl, when the Clemson Tigers held them scoreless for the first thirty minutes.
The Sooners had just three possessions in the first half. They kicked, Caleb Williams threw an interception and Eric Gray slid the ball through his arms on a fourth lift (with a prayer) from Caleb Williams. While they did secure the win, that’s about the only good thing that can be said about the Sooners’ 35-23 win over the Kansas Jayhawks, a team they were preferred to beat by. more than 38 points.
Kansas has shown signs of progress this year, but in games against Iowa State and Texas Tech in recent weeks, it looked like the same old Kansas.
An entirely different team from the Jayhawks took advantage of the lifeless Sooners in the first half, taking that 10-0 lead at halftime. Oklahoma rebounded from a sloppy football half to beat the Jayhawks 35-13 in the second half of the game for the win.
Even though it was a two-point win, it was a much closer game than the score could indicate. Oklahoma have been challenged this year and they will be challenged throughout the 2021 season, but no one expected the Jayhawks led by Jason Bean to pose a serious threat. But they came out to play on Saturday and gave the Oklahoma Sooners everything they could take.
As we do every week after a win, let’s take a look back at the win through these great stills.
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs against the Kansas Jayhawks …
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs against Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Kyron Johnson (15) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) is tackled by …
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) is tackled by Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Jeremy Webb (9) and linebacker Rich Miller (30) during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) reacts after scoring …
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Jeremiah Hall (27) scores a touchdown …
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Jeremiah Hall (27) scores a touchdown as Kansas Jayhawks safety OJ Burroughs (5) defends during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) scores a touchdown as …
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) scores a touchdown as wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) watches during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with wide receiverâ¦
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) takes the ball fromâ¦
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) takes the ball from running back Kennedy Brooks (26) as Kansas linebacker Jayhawks Rich Miller (30) defends during the second half at the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) celebrates after scoringâ¦
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: Oklahoma in Kansas
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) speaks with head coach …
October 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, United States; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) chats with head coach Lincoln Riley during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma vs. Kansas
LAWRENCE, KS – OCTOBER 23: Oklahoma Sooners # 13 Caleb Williams escapes fromâ¦
LAWRENCE, KS – OCTOBER 23: Oklahoma Sooners No.13 Caleb Williams walks away from the Kansas Jayhawks defense in a fourth down play to score a fourth quarter touchdown at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas / Getty Images)