Halftime Analysis: OU 23, Iowa State 6
November, 26, 2011
11/26/11
12:40
PM CT
By
Jake Trotter | ESPN.com
The Sooners played uninspired early, but began rolling in the second quarter to take a 17-point lead into halftime.
Turning point: After a poor punt by Iowa State’s Kirby Van Der Kamp, the Sooners dialed up a reverse to former high school track star Trey Franks. Thanks to a key block by tackle Donald Stephenson, Franks dashed 43 yards to the Iowa State 25, the fourth-longest run by a Sooner this season. Blake Bell later punched the ball in for a touchdown to give the Sooners a 17-6 lead.
Second guessing: The Sooners put together a strong drive at the end of the first quarter, and had second-and-goal from the Iowa State 1. But instead of running Bell out of the “Belldozer” formation, the Sooners called a pass, and Iowa State’s Jake Knott picked off Bell for the touchback.
Best player in the half: Facing stiff winds and missing starting receivers Ryan Broyles and Jaz Reynolds, OU quarterback Landry Jones has still operated a crisp passing attack. Jones has completed 15 of 25 passes for 187 yards with no turnovers.
Turning point: After a poor punt by Iowa State’s Kirby Van Der Kamp, the Sooners dialed up a reverse to former high school track star Trey Franks. Thanks to a key block by tackle Donald Stephenson, Franks dashed 43 yards to the Iowa State 25, the fourth-longest run by a Sooner this season. Blake Bell later punched the ball in for a touchdown to give the Sooners a 17-6 lead.
Second guessing: The Sooners put together a strong drive at the end of the first quarter, and had second-and-goal from the Iowa State 1. But instead of running Bell out of the “Belldozer” formation, the Sooners called a pass, and Iowa State’s Jake Knott picked off Bell for the touchback.
Best player in the half: Facing stiff winds and missing starting receivers Ryan Broyles and Jaz Reynolds, OU quarterback Landry Jones has still operated a crisp passing attack. Jones has completed 15 of 25 passes for 187 yards with no turnovers.
Jake Trotter | email
SoonerNationESPN.com- Oklahoma Sooners football beat writer
- Joined ESPN.com in 2011
- Author of "I Love Oklahoma/I Hate Texas"
ABOUT SOONER NATION
Jake Trotter
Jake Trotter joined ESPN.com in 2011 after four years with The (Oklahoma City) Oklahoman, covering OU and Big 12 football. He's a graduate of Washington and Lee (Va.) University and lives in Oklahoma City with his wife. Email him at trotterjake@gmail.com.
Brandon Chatmon
Brandon Chatmon joined ESPN.com in 2011 after spending eight years with The Oklahoman, covering Oklahoma State University, high schools and recruiting. Chatmon lives in Norman, Okla. Email him at bchatmonespn@gmail.com.
Bob Przybylo
Bob Przybylo joined ESPN.com in 2011 after spending four years with The Oklahoman, covering high schools and recruiting. Przybylo lives in Oklahoma City. Email him at bprzybyloespn@gmail.com.
You must be signed in to post a comment