Oklahoma Sooners vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers football

Oklahoma fans cheer before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma fans cheer before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma fans cheer before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

An Oklahoma fan holds a sign before Saturday's game saying he attended the 1971 Game of the Century against Nebraska.

Former OU coach Bob Stoops arrives for Fox's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show on Sept. 18 in Norman.

Oklahoma spirit squad members cheer for the crowd before for the Oklahoma football team to arrive for a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Fans wait for the Oklahoma football team to arrive for a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Fans wait outside Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium before OU's game against Nebraska last Saturday.

Oklahoma fans cheer before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

An Oklahoma fan waits for the Oklahoma football team to arrive for a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

A member of the RUF/NEKS stands before the Okahoma football team arrives for a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Former Oklahoma receiver Mario Williams is following Lincoln Riley to USC.

Jadon Haselwood grew up an OU fan in Georgia. Now, he's emerging as one of the Sooners' top targets as Oklahoma prepares to face Kansas football.

OU coach Lincoln Riley greets his team before a 23-16 win against Nebraska on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray (0) warms up before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma's Austin Stogner (18) warms up before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma's Spencer Rattler (7) warms up before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma's Michael Woods II (8) catches the ball in front of of Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

OU's Eric Gray (0) runs through a gap created by offensive linemen Marquis Hayes (54) and Anton Harrison (71) against Nebraska on Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma's Kennedy Brooks (26) carries the ball during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma's DaShaun White (23) brings down Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) during the Sooners' 23-16 win Saturday in Norman.

OU's Brian Asamoah (24) and Nik Bonitto (11) bring down then-Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) during the Sooners' win last season in Norman.

Oklahoma's Spencer Rattler (7) is called for a facemask penalty as he tries to get past Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) on Sept. 18 in Norman.

Oklahoma's Josh Ellison (90) celebrates after a sack during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma's Pat Fields (10) celebrates after returning a blocked extra point attempt for two points during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Oklahoma's D.J. Graham (9) intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter of a 23-16 win against Nebraska on Saturday.

OU safety Pat Fields (10) returns a blocked extra-point attempt for two points during the Sooners' 23-16 win against Nebraska on Sept. 18 in Norman.

OU safety Pat Fields (10) returns a blocked extra point attempt for two points against Nebraska on Sept. 18.

Oklahoma's Perrion Winfrey (8) and Brian Asamoah (24) bring down Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) during Saturday's game in Norman.

Oklahoma's Spencer Rattler (7) celebrates with teammates after a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Kennedy Brooks (26) gets past Nebraska's Luke Reimer (28) to score a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Pat Fields (10) trips up Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Nebraska's Connor Culp (33) reacts after missing a field goal attempt during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma players celebrate after Nebraska missed a field goal attempt during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Marvin Mims (17) tries to get past Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) after a reception during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray (0) carries the ball during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

OU receiver Drake Stoops (12) runs past Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) after a catch during the Sooners' 23-16 win last Saturday in Norman.

Oklahoma's Austin Stogner (18) runs to behind Nebraska's Nick Henrich (42) to celebrate with Jeremiah Hall (27) after Hall scored a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Cody Jackson (6) runs past Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) after a reception during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

OU's Spencer Rattler (7) attempts a pass during a 23-16 win against Nebraska last Saturday in Norman.

Oklahoma's Jadon Haselwood (11) is gragged down by Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) after a reception during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Jadon Haselwood (11) celebrates beside Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) and JoJo Domann (13) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley greets Spencer Rattler (7) and Michael Woods II (8) after an Oklahoma touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley slaps hands with Oklahoma's Kennedy Brooks (26) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

OU quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) reacts after a penalty during the Sooners' 23-16 win Saturday against Nebraska.

Oklahoma's Nik Bonitto (11) and Perrion Winfrey (8) bring down Nebraska's Adrian Martinez (2) during the Sooners' 23-16 win Saturday in Norman.

An Oklahoma fan cheers before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray (0) carries the ball during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Mario Williams (4) knocks the ball away from Nebraska's Luke Reimer (28) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Perrion Winfrey (8) celebrates beside Nebraska's Adrian Martinez after a Nebraska penalty during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Brian Asamoah (24)tries to bring down Nebraska's Sevion Morrison (28) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

With nine consecutive games without a bye week to start the season, OU coach Lincoln Riley and defensive coordinator Alex Grinch (above) have had to be mindful to keep players fresh and balance the present needs vs. wanting to put the team in the best position late in the season.

OU running back Kennedy Brooks (26) leaps over Nebraska's Nick Henrich (42) during the Sooners' 23-16 win Saturday.

Oklahoma's Andrew Raym (73) lines up before a play during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Spencer Rattler (7) drops back to pass during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

Oklahoma's Gabe Brkic (47) misses a field goal during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Oklahoma won 23-16.

OU's Spencer Rattler (7) was 24-of-34 passing for 214 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Nebraska.

Oklahoma's Michael Woods II (8) tries to get away from Nebraska's JoJo Domann (13) during a 23-16 win on Sept. 18 in Norman.