Oklahoma vs. BYU Short Report | Nov 18, 2023
LaVell Edwards Stadium
Provo, UT
Nov 18, 2023
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Game Recap
The Oklahoma Sooners secured a victory over the BYU Cougars with a final score of 31-24 in a thrilling contest. Oklahoma started strong with a touchdown pass from Dillon Gabriel to Nic Anderson early in the first quarter. BYU responded quickly with a touchdown pass from Jake Retzlaff to Chase Roberts.
In the second quarter, both teams exchanged touchdowns with Gabriel connecting with Jayden Gibson and Retzlaff finding Isaac Rex. The second half saw a pivotal moment when Oklahoma's Billy Bowman Jr. intercepted Retzlaff for a 100-yard touchdown return, giving the Sooners a significant advantage. Despite a late touchdown by BYU's Retzlaff, Oklahoma held on to seal the win.
Key Plays:
Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma Sooners)
Jake Retzlaff (BYU Cougars)
Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma Sooners)
Jake Retzlaff (BYU Cougars)
Billy Bowman Jr. (Oklahoma Sooners)
Gavin Sawchuk (Oklahoma Sooners)
Jake Retzlaff (BYU Cougars)
Standout Players:
Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma Sooners, QB)
Completed 13 of 21 passes for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading the Sooners' passing attack.Gavin Sawchuk (Oklahoma Sooners, RB)
Rushed for 107 yards on 14 attempts and scored a critical 16-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.Jayden Gibson (Oklahoma Sooners, WR)
Caught 2 passes for 82 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown reception.Jake Retzlaff (BYU Cougars, QB)
Threw for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns, and rushed for 29 yards and another touchdown, accounting for all three BYU touchdowns.Aidan Robbins (BYU Cougars, RB)
Rushed for 182 yards on 22 attempts, providing a strong ground game for the Cougars.Billy Bowman Jr. (Oklahoma Sooners, DB)
Recorded 6 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles, along with a pivotal 100-yard interception return touchdown.
Team
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Oklahoma Sooners
7
10
7
7
31
BYU Cougars
7
10
7
0
24
