ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Sooners Defeat Nebraska 23-16
The Cornhuskers came up short against the Sooners in Week 3 action on Saturday, falling 23-16 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Oklahoma did not, however, defeat the Cornhuskers against the spread, which closed at -22.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 63.0.
Eric Gray rushed for 84 yards, while Kennedy Brooks added 75 yards in the win. Jadon Haselwood and Marvin Mims added 61 and 32 receiving yards respectively.
Rahmir Johnson rushed for 42 yards for Nebraska, while Adrian Martinez added 34 yards. Adrian Martinez threw for 289 yards for the Cornhuskers, while receivers Zavier Betts and Omar Manning had 61 and 52 yards respectively.
Nebraska lost the offensive yardage battle to Oklahoma 408-384 yards in Saturday's game. Oklahoma had more first downs as that total ended up 21-18.
The time of possession battle favored Oklahoma as their offense was on the field for 30:50, longer than the 29:10 of their opponents.
Oklahoma looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against West Virginia. Nebraska will aim to get back on the winning track at Michigan State.