@BPrzybylo - Just can’t do it anymore. Have tried to give Oklahoma the benefit of the doubt repeatedly throughout this season. Have tried to see the improvement is there and the team is getting stronger going down the stretch.

It’s not true, though. For whatever reason, what Brent Venables is trying to do hasn’t clicked with all parties in the first year. And Venables hasn’t been blameless in this, either, with some questionable coaching calls.

But it’s Bedlam. A who’s who of a recruiting weekend for the Sooners, the first real opportunity of the entire season to make an impression.

Can they do it? Finally put it all together and have something to build on toward 2023 and earned the sixth win to be bowl eligible?

It just feels like last week was a perfect encapsulation of OU and Oklahoma State. OU lost a game it easily should have won and won rather comfortably. OSU saw its heart and soul battle through it all to lead a victory.

That’s the state of the two teams in 2022. Even with Spencer Sanders not at 100 percent, he brings a lift just being out there. This won’t be 2020 where Ronnie Perkins was throwing him around like a ragdoll.

OU is going to need not just a clean effort, but a spectacular one. Making plays where you say this is only happening because it’s Bedlam.

The conditions won’t be an issue whatsoever, so quarterback Dillon Gabriel and the passing game should have some moments.

Eric Gray has been the team MVP and that won’t stop here. Problem is that OU doesn’t know how to win a close game this season. The Sooners are 0-3 in one-possession games, and they’re going to make it 0-4 Saturday.

Sanders has one last moment, and the OU defense fails to get that one stop to give Gabriel and the offense a chance for some Sooner Magic.

OSU 35, OU 33.

@Eddie_Rado - Why is Oklahoma favored by nearly 8 points heading to Saturday's annual Bedlam tilt? Of course this isn't the match-up we're used to. Either side for that matter. The Sooners and Cowboys have struggled this season. Oklahoma State has been able to find a way to win a few games late and that's the difference in these two teams records.

Both teams mirror each other in a way. Their most important asset is QB1. Without Dillon Gabriel or Spencer Sanders on the field you can kiss your chances at winning goodbye.

Special teams will be just as important as they always are in this game. Last season's game shifted in Stillwater when Brennan Pressley returned a kickoff. Jalen Saunders and Justin Brown have left their fingerprints on this game in the past with punt returns. Something will happen Saturday in the special teams department. And, oh, don't forget about the two kickers in Tanner Brown and Zach Schmidt who have been solid this season on each side.

For Oklahoma to win this game they're going to need to be able to find a way to run the football. Eric Gray has been so, so good. It's almost criminal in a way that his efforts haven't been rewarded on the scoreboard.

But asking Oklahoma to be a consistent football team seems to be a tough ask. It's not something they've been able to do and we're 10 games into the season. This Bedlam edition won't be for the faint of heart.

Sooners find a way in front of the home crowd. The boys in Vegas know something I don't.

Oklahoma 35
Oklahoma State 34

@Josh_M - Last week:

Josh_M said:

I hate to spoil a surprise but I won't be picking OU again this season.

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There's no reason for Oklahoma to lose this game, Oklahoma State is beaten up, had to slide by Iowa State who coughed the ball up five times, and hasn't played quality football in a month.

But when there is no mountain to climb, this Sooners team starts digging - whether they go in the hole or eventually build a hill too high to climb, you can decide.

The bottom line is we have seen this story before. Oklahoma fights with a quality opponent, seems to be in position to win down the stretch - maybe they even lead? - and then they find a way to give away defensive stops and/or offensive points.

Oklahoma should win this game, I'm betting they will not.

Oklahoma State 31
Oklahoma 27

How was it? I wasn’t there. Sounded good and looked good. Folks there, tell me different.

Go somewhere else and complain about a 15 point win against the Pokes- you miserable people.

And to the dipshvts feeling it’s necessary to make ANOTHER fire Lebby thread are just that.. dipshvts.

😁

Have a random rules question for anyone who might no the answer. When the offensive team substitutes, the defense is then given the opportunity to substitute their players as well, and you’ll always see an official standing over the center holding up play until that happens. Many times the defense uses that to their advantage and slow rolls a substitution in/out.

Yesterday at the end of the TCU game when they ran the ball on 3rd down with no timeouts remaining, then substituted the entire lineup to rush the FG unit on as time was running out, why didn’t Baylor slow play a substitution in and run out the clock? Does the substitution rule apply on 4th down? Does that rule change with under 2-minutes or something? What gives there?

The 12th Man has entered the transfer portal.

John McClain

That’s all that matters now. I for one would rather the Sooners win this week at home for obvious reasons and get to any bowl. Anything else can wait for next year

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I laughed. Starting to get to writing 'n all that stuff.

"I was dropping back, and he threw the ball. I turned and sprinted to get the ball. I just saw the ball in my hands, and I was like, ‘no way, no way.’ I tried to turn and run. I was trying to move, but my legs weren’t cooperating." - Jonah Laulu on his INT

How would you feel about that?

Dude is a really good playcaller

I am hearing there are several recruits who have decided to take other visits. BV has a policy of not taking visits once you commit to OU. Will be interesting to see if he stands true to that.

OSU 38 OU 24

As much as it pains me to say it I just dont have much faith in OU being able to pull this one out. I truely hope I am wrong and the offense goes off with the defense having its best game this year.

Honest question here and not bashing Lebby…

Why would he/Lebby be running fast pace with 6:30 remaining in the game? I don’t understand.

Anyone watching this? What is going on?

@Josh_M you know what we want

Hits a little different when you win Bedlam to become bowl eligible.

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@gabbo34 @SoA_7 @TheOne85

I’ve let this watch thread slip due to travel and the fact it’s been a forgone conclusion since Spa.
That said, Max’s behavior and subsequent Twitter fight from Team Verstappen has made the close VERY juicy.

Yes, it would have been great to win by 70 points. Yes, things could have been better ON the field. But don’t forget we are now 6 and fvcking 5. The most important part of this game week is still happening. We got ahead big, early in a rivalry game, providing an amazing atmosphere for recruits. The game was enough to provide some ELITE recruits with a great game day experience. Yeah the offense stalled yada yada who gives a fvck. Just recruit baby!!

Waking up today, if felt great knowing that our guys left it all on the field last night.

They played like fire for 4 quarters, they all deserve praise.

Yes, some weren't great, but for the talent we have? One also has to be happy with the job of the coaches on the side of the ball as well.

We had a lot of recruits there last night, they saw the fight.

First, great atmosphere last night and the student section brought it which was nice to see.

Just a couple of observations, take it for what its worth and love to hear some others thoughts as well.
-saw Arnold and Bowen before the "Walk of Champions" and both seemed to be all smiles
-seats were right behind where Hicks and Sanford were standing pre-game...both were really engaged. Caleb Kelly was hosting both. Several sooner greats were introduced to Hicks (Stoops, Calmus, Trent Smith).
-DG is a problem. He can't create off-script very well, locks onto a WR and doesn't have touch on balls where needed.
-Lebby has no flow concept of a game. We get a turnover, runs a wr sweep with Freeman, and then 2 more play calls that don't make sense. Too many throw away plays not to mention clock management. Again no intermediate and middle of the field throwing game and when we tried DG threw it behind Stoops and was picked.
-Def was flying around most of the night. Billy B looked good and Coldon brought something tonight.
-Kendal Daniels is a big dude...damn
-J Barnes was noticeably different than the rest when he had the ball. Have to keep the hot hand in there.
-And lastly, WR are a problem. Not much separation, no difference makers (Wease on the slant was just not athletic and physical).

Am I reading this right, Texas in with a win over Baylor and a KSt loss to Kansas? I hate to pull for Baylor in anything, but…

We were rightfully complaining about the worst ou performance most of us have ever seen. I’ll remind you real quick, we lost to West Virginia. And now 7 days later we best a ranked team by 15 points and you motherf****** want to complain about about clock management?!? They were 7 point favorites, as crazy as it was, and covered!!! If they did a similar experiment to the Stanford prison experiments this would be close. You virgins cannot be satisfied no matter what happens. Idgaf if points come in the first second third fourth, OT, double ot, triple ot or sudden death. This team balled out tonight. Enjoy it, they easily could have lost and guess what, they didn’t!! They won. Checked the box for the only meaningful stat.

6 sacks
13 TFLs
4 INT
Dline showed up for the 1st time since Nebraska. Looked great tonight.

It's amazing how enamored we've become with offense where we'd rather bitch about the offense then praise the best defensive performance of the season. And hardly nobody is talking about it.

Tonight's defense resembled the Clemson defenses in terms of pressure, being confusing, attacking, etc. I'm not saying it was Clemson good, but it looked like it structurally.

That Bowman pick was a BEAUTIFUL play design.

This board is so miserable that they'd rather talk about a unit that doesn't deserve attention, versus talk about the one that does. Weird.