In a much-anticipated match-up, No. 16 Oklahoma extended a warm welcome to Cincinnati as they made their debut in the Big 12 Conference. The game ended with a decisive victory for the Oklahoma Sooners, with a final score of 20-6.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, a transfer from UCF, played a crucial role in leading Oklahoma to victory. He threw for an impressive 322 yards and accounted for two touchdowns. Gabriel’s performance was particularly impressive considering his previous struggles at Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium in 2019, where he threw three interceptions. This win marked his first career victory against the Bearcats.
Oklahoma dominated the air with a total of 322 passing yards, outperforming Cincinnati’s 202 passing yards. The game was significant for the Bearcats as it was their first taste of Big 12 action since moving from the American Athletic Conference earlier in the year. However, they struggled to find the endzone and only managed two field goals throughout the game.
Meanwhile, in another thrilling game, TCU emerged victorious against SMU in the Dallas-Fort Worth rivalry. Quarterback Chandler Morris played a standout role, throwing three touchdowns. Running back Emani Bailey also had a remarkable performance, rushing for 126 yards and contributing a touchdown.
The Horned Frogs displayed their defensive prowess by intercepting SMU’s Preston Stone twice in the second half. TCU’s victory secured their second consecutive win in the Iron Skillet game, which has been played for over a century. However, the future of this historic rivalry game remains uncertain as there are no scheduled matches beyond 2025.
Overall, it was an exciting weekend of college football, with Oklahoma warmly welcoming Cincinnati to the Big 12 Conference with a resounding victory, and TCU maintaining their dominance in the Dallas-Fort Worth rivalry. Fans eagerly await more thrilling matchups as the season progresses.
