Oklahoma Beats Auburn 24-17
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — John Mateer passed for 271 yards, and No. 11 Oklahoma beat No. 22 Auburn and former Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold 24-17 on Saturday afternoon. Mateer, who transferred from Washington State to replace Arnold, scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 9-yard run with 4:54 remaining.
Arnold led Oklahoma during last year’s upset of Alabama before transferring. He couldn’t replicate that magic against the Sooners, in part because they set a school record by sacking him 10 times. He passed for 220 yards and a touchdown, but rushed for minus-11 yards on 21 carries.
Oklahoma pass rusher R Mason Thomas missed the first half after being called for targeting last Saturday against Temple. He got a sack on his second play back in the third quarter, then later sacked Arnold for a safety with 1:06 remaining to close the scoring.
Game Highlights
Isaiah Sategna had career highs of nine catches and 127 yards and Tate Sandell made three field goals for the Sooners (4-0, 1-0 SEC). Eric Singleton had 60 yards on nine catches for the Tigers (3-1, 0-1). Malcolm Simmons’ 4-yard touchdown run tied the game, and Alex McPherson’s extra point put the Tigers up 17-16 with 7:08 to play. Mateer came right back and led the Sooners down the field for the go-ahead score.
The Takeaway
Auburn: The Tigers could not protect Arnold and got surprisingly little out of their running game. They finished with 67 yards on 36 carries. Oklahoma: The Sooners got even less out of their running game — 32 yards on 26 carries — but Mateer made plays when needed. The Sooners could creep into the Top 10 now that they have wins over Michigan and Auburn.
Up Next
Auburn: Visits No. 10 Texas A&M on Saturday. Oklahoma: Has a bye week before hosting Kent State on Oct. 4.
The ACC would join the SEC as the only leagues playing 10 games against Power Four opponents as a baseline in the so-called ‘9+1 model.’
The Aggies are well-rested after a bye week and are looking to build on a key win over Notre Dame.
As part of the new nine-game conference schedule, the SEC is having each school face three annual opponents.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Oklahoma Sooners have secured a significant win over the Auburn Tigers, with a final score of 24-17. John Mateer’s impressive performance, including 271 passing yards and a 9-yard touchdown run, was a key factor in the team’s success. The Sooners’ ability to sack Jackson Arnold 10 times also played a significant role in their victory. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how the Sooners continue to perform and whether they can maintain their current ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who won the game between Oklahoma and Auburn?
A: The Oklahoma Sooners won the game with a final score of 24-17.
Q: Who was the star player for Oklahoma in the game?
A: John Mateer was the star player for Oklahoma, passing for 271 yards and scoring a 9-yard touchdown run.
Q: How many times was Jackson Arnold sacked in the game?
A: Jackson Arnold was sacked 10 times in the game.
Q: What is the current ranking of the Oklahoma Sooners?
A: The Oklahoma Sooners are currently ranked No. 11.
Q: What is the next game for the Oklahoma Sooners?
A: The Oklahoma Sooners have a bye week before hosting Kent State on Oct. 4.
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