Staff picks: Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech 
October, 5, 2012
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By SoonerNation staff | ESPN.com
OU 26, Texas Tech 23
The Sooners have never lost back-to-back games in the Bob Stoops era, and I don't think it happens here, partly because I can't envision what Norman would be like next week should OU lose this game. The Sooners should come out with some urgency for that very reason. I think that will be enough to secure a must-win for the sanity of this program and its fan base.
- Jake Trotter
OU 35, Texas Tech 28
The Sooners have never lost back-to-back games in the Bob Stoops era, and I don't think it happens here, partly because I can't envision what Norman would be like next week should OU lose this game. The Sooners should come out with some urgency for that very reason. I think that will be enough to secure a must-win for the sanity of this program and its fan base.
- Jake Trotter
OU 35, Texas Tech 28
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