Defense shows improved tenacity in ‘ugly’ 28-11 win over SMU
No. 18 Oklahoma’s defense made it clear it was much improved from last year’s poor performances, fending off a highly touted SMU offense and holding onto a 28-11 win Saturday on Owen Field.
The SMU Mustangs barely scratched the scoreboard in the first 30 minutes of play, trailing 14-3 at the half.
But in the fourth quarter, SMU narrowed the OU lead to 14-11 with 12:09 left in the game. Then, the Sooners offense kicked into gear.
“I love that about our team — the fight and the courage and the belief and the never flinch attitude that they had,” Coach Brent Venables said. “I thought, that was what you want to see. A year ago, I’m not sure if we would have figured out a way to win that game.”