Daylight on Sunday morning did not illuminate the reasons why the Sooners laid an egg following Saturday night’s rain storm.

But, we certainly know how Texas Tech embarrassed Oklahoma 41-38 to end the Sooners’ school record 39-game home winning streak.

Ryan Broyles fumbled. Jaz Reynolds, James Hannah and Brennan Clay dropped passes. Landry Jones threw behind receivers. The offensive line allowed Tech rushers to keep Jones running for his life.

All that, sure. It was of course a team “effort”. But the worst defensive performance at home since John Blake’s 51-7 loss to Texas A&M in 1997 was the overpowering “how” in this game.

The Oklahoma defense gave up 41 points and killed the Sooners chances of getting their 8th national championship.

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