Sooner Schooner Rides Into Second Round Where Utes Await

#61 Ohio – 7

#4 Oklahoma – 28

NORMAN, Okla. -- Bob Stoops was able to get a first round win as the Sooner defense overwhelmed the inferior Bobcat squad.  Ohio was 0 for 5 on third down and 0 for 2 on fourth down, combined with two turnovers.   Boomer Sooner was also clicking on the offensive side of the ball as well.  Landry Jones was able to connect with both his favorite targets, Ryan Broyles and Kenny Stills at will.  Jones threw for a total of 267 yards and three touchdowns.  

Ohio was able to put up a touchdown in garbage time, yet Orange's early dominance of the tournament continued to shine despite the minor blemish.

This result also set up the first determined round-of-32 match up, as Oklahoma advanced to play #36 Utah. Green's Utah Utes rallied to beat the Cincinnati Bearcats in a thrilling first round contest that required overtime.  Green and Utah will have to slow down the clock to limit possessions, while getting off to a much faster start to hang with Orange.

Stats:

Oklahoma

QB Landry Jones – 9/14 for 267 yards, 3 TDs, INT
RB Roy Finch – 14 carries for 51 yards, TD; 2 KR for 43 yards

WR Ryan Broyles – 3 receptions for 117 yards, 2 TDs; 2 PR for 16 yards
WR Kenny Stills – 3 receptions for 96 yards
SS Tony Jefferson – 4 tackles (4 solo), INT
Jamarcus McFarland – 3 tackles (3 solo), 3 sacks
5/7 on third down, 1 turnover, TOP – 10:05

Ohio
0/5 on third down, 0/2 on forth down, 2 turnovers, TOP – 9:55