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Sooners Lead Louisiana-Monroe After One Quarter

The Oklahoma Sooners look to bounce back from a tough season opening loss against last Saturday and they host the Louisiana-Monroe WarHawks. Jared Mapps complimented for 37 yards and a touchdown in 4 catches. Oklahoma is coming off a loss to Houston, possibly ending their College Football Playoff chances. Baker Mayfield completed 24 of 33 passes and 2 touchdowns. UL-Monroe won 38-21 and covered as a 14-point home favorite as Garrett Smith completed 20-of-33 passes for 208 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. In receiving, Mark Andrews had 94 yards and 2 touchdowns in 3 receptions while Mixon added 77 yards in 5 catches.

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“As much as anything, (it was about) keeping Baker healthy in the situation we’re in, and Austin’s a true freshman who needs to play”, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. Smith also rushed 14 times for 150 yards and an additional score in the win.

Today’s Oklahoma Sooners vs Louisiana Monroe college football game has a start time schedule of 7:00pm eastern time and will air on TV channel ESPN3 and Pay Per View. Mixon, a sophomore, finished with the third-highest rushing yardage total of his career.

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LOUISIANA-MONROE: at Georgia Southern.

Oklahoma running back Samaje Perine carries past Louisiana Monroe cornerback Nick Ingram for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman Okla. Saturday Sept. 10 2016