Norman, Okla. —
it seemed invincible, because for so long on the field, Owen, No 3 Oklahoma
finally proved errors at home.
Seth Doege
threw 441 yards and connected with Alex Torres on three of his four touchdown
passes, and Texas Tech snapped Sooners 39-game home winning streak with a 41-38
victory Saturday night.
About 2:0 after
the No. 4 Wisconsin, the second group of Top five went down on the first day of
the College football season that really rocked the rankings.
"I don't
know that it should be all that surprising," coach Bob Stoops said after
just his third loss in 78 home games in Oklahoma. "Teams that we play you
can come here and beat us. And can sometimes be too much said about it, as it
may not happen.
"I told
the players that anyone who we'll play the rest of the year would whoop us if
we don't play better than we did today. They just flat out beat us. "
Without some
significant dominoes falling in their favor Sooners dreams in winning the
national title--the main reason for the all-American receiver Ryan Broyles and
linebacker Travis Lewis returned their senior season--most likely shot.
Removed the Red
Raiders, who after losing back-to-back rated opponents, a total of 12 points
over the past two weeks were four touchdown underdogs.
"It's one
game, but it is a huge game for the recruitment of national status. Obviously
you haven't read too much about Texas Tech, "Tommy Tuberville said after
the first milestone win of his brief tenure as the head coach of the
technology.
"For some
reason, I haven't seen much on TV. Sure, you will see it the next few days. We
will be proud of. When you go on the road and beat Group No. 1 (coaches poll),
this is really special. It's almost impossible to do. "
Doege, carved
Oklahoma defense missing three starters, helping the Red Raiders (5-2, 2-2 big
12) became the first opponent to the CTA in 2005 year season opener win in
Norman. Oklahoma State is the only other win Norman, Stoops final regular
season of the year 2001.
Sooners
renounced 572 yards total offense.
It is shocking,
"said defensive end Frank Alexander. "We never want to throw that
many yards on defense. We pride ourselves on being great defense. Tonight we do
not display this attitude. "
Doege, passer
fourth leading nation was a little problem, leading the Red Raiders up and down
the field with the Sooners banged up. Oklahoma was without cornerback Jamell
Fleming (knee), defensive tackle Casey Walker (left thumb) and middle
linebacker Tom wort (concussion).
"It hurts
us, and some of them couldn't help it," Lewis said. "I know I was
playing with broken legs and coaches would have to drag me out for me not to
play. So, (I) disappointed in some of the guys. "
It was one
another even before it started. A storm packing heavy winds, heavy rain and
lightning arrived just before kickoff and fans were asked to leave the stands
and take refuge in the halls. The game began with a delay of 1:35, and almost
immediately hit Texas Tech.
Doege threw
touchdown passes, 30 and 44 yards 11 Torres build 31-7 lead just over 2 minutes
in the second half and Red Raiders hung on from there.
After Jones '
22-yard TD pass to James Hannah cut the deficit to three, Aaron Crawford
recovered onside kick with 69 seconds left to seal the victory. Red Raiders
profits, bouncing off the side to celebrate.
– Special for
the entire group. "I'm excited about it, said Doege."The best part of
her seeing how happy and excited my teammates are. We all come together, and we
pulled it off. All I do not think that we could.
Victory is not
tech losing three straight games for the first time since 1998, and in stunning
fashion. Red Raiders came as huge underdogs, playing on the field, where until
last month, in a game against Missouri, nobody but the Sooners had even led for
20 straight games spanning back to the year 2007.
There haven't
been many squeakers, either. Oklahoma margin victories were 30 points.
Sooners have
been synchronized in this though, the failure to get their high-powered offense
in a fast paced, that gives so many opponents in trouble. They were unable to
get the first down for the second quarter, when the tech capitalized 17 points
clear and do not click until it is too late.
Oklahoma
received no help from his kicker, either. Michael Hunnicutt missed a 39-yard
field goal in the first half and 28 Road off the right upright with 2: 52 left
proved to be critical.
With lead,
begin to decline Tuberville got in gambling mood. Already cashed in the
quarter-and-1 for a touchdown, he went for it again from the 6-yard line and
got stuffed Crawford.
He then took
another chance, calling a fake punt on fourth and 4 side technology in midfield
and upback, who got a stuffed Jackson Richards close enough to the first down,
officials took a second look at the replay.
Oklahoma
capitalized on a short time, requiring seven plays to cover 44 yards and get
within 31-24 at Trey Millard 3-yard TD catch, to begin in the fourth quarter.
Doege had an
answer, though. He led Texas Tech down to 39-yard field Goal and Donnie Carona
bump the lead back to 10 and, after another Oklahoma three and out, Tramain
Swindall got his left leg 14-yard touchdown grab make 41-24 lead with 7: 38 to
play.
Oklahoma was wondering
after landing 55 yard Jaz Reynolds to grab, but could not become only the ninth
team in the history of the Bowl Subdivision win 40 straight home game.
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