Oklahoma controlled the night from the opening series, methodically imposing its tempo and field position in a 24-13 win over Michigan in Norman. Outside of a brief third-quarter surge, Michigan’s offense sputtered, repeatedly stalling in plus territory and failing to consistently win on early downs. The Sooners’ defense compressed throwing windows, limited explosive gains after contact, and leaned on a late, clock-draining march—8:27 of possession ending in a short field goal—to put the game out of reach. Even Justice Haynes’ blistering 75-yard touchdown right after halftime served as an isolated flash rather than a turning tide as Oklahoma closed with composure.

Tensions flared late in the second quarter after a third-and-2 run-pass option miscommunication with 3:22 remaining, when Mich

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