OU loses to No. 15 Kentucky, as the offense sputters late

OU lost its third game of the season on Saturday in Norman, falling to No. 15 Kentucky, 21-13.

The Sooners dominated most of the contest until the fourth quarter. They led the game 10-7 at halftime and 13-7 at the end of the third quarter. But a interception of a deflected pass set up a Kentucky touchdown, putting OU down 14-13 in the fourth quarter. And with under 2 minutes to play, Mateer threw another interception and this one was returned for a touchdown to seal the win for the Wildcats.

OU actually outgained Kentucky in the game, 346 to 232 yards. But the difference was that Oklahoma turned the ball over four times. And it failed to capitalize on successful offensive drives, especially in the first half…

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