In a lot of ways, Nebraska got the game it hoped to engineer, reducing possessions and keeping the lid on against No. 3 Oklahoma’s explosive offense. But the Sooners are ranked third for a reason, pulling out a 23-16 win while having to play against type for much of the game.
Check out all of the action in our photo gallery below.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers and Oklahoma Sooners warming up before the football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers arrive early to their seats before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Casey Rogers (98) warms up before the football game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost leads the Huskers on to field to take on the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Zavier Betts (15) makes a catch over the top of Oklahoma Sooners cornerback D.J. Graham (9) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) drops back to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Travis Vokolek (83) makes a catch in the third quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) still arms Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) helped off the field in the third quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Connor Culp (33) miss a three point field goal in the third quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Kelen Meyer (25) kicks an extra point in the third quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Deontai Williams (8) and Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker JoJo Domann (13) tackle Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mario Williams (4) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Omar Manning (5) makes a catch against Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Jaden Davis (4) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) makes a touchdown against Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) tackled by Oklahoma Sooners safety Pat Fields (10) and defensive lineman Jalen Redmond (31) in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson (14) runs with the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) gets hit low knocking him in to the air by DUPLICATE***Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Theo Wease (10)***Oklahoma Sooners safety Pat Fields (10) during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) drops back to pass against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooners Ruf/Nek shoots off a shotgun during a kickoff in the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooner fans walks by the Hall of Fame during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost watches the action on the field against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Greg Austin watch the game action against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Bryce Benhart (54) taking a break between plays against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Deontai Williams (8) tackles Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleader looks up the scoreboard in during a football game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Braxton Clark (11) knocks Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) out of bounds keeping him from scoring in the fouth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Greg Austin watch the game action against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Austin Allen (11) running with the ball against Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Justin Broiles (25) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Ben Stille (95) celebrates a fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleader waves the big N flag after a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Damion Daniels (93) makes a stop against Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Payton Weehler (49) stops Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Damion Daniels (93) reaches for Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28)reaches for Oklahoma Sooners running back Kennedy Brooks (26) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Connor Culp (33) makes an extra point in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Omar Manning (5) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Samori Toure (3) against the Oklahoma Sooners in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooners Schooner out on the field during a football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleader leading cheers against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) evades Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooner Schooner ready to go on the field before the football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass to wide receiver Omar Manning (5) for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Omar Manning (5) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Jaden Davis (4) during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleader waves a flaf celebrating a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners in the fourth quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Markese Stepp (30) crouches down checking on running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) when he was injured in the third quarter during a football game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooners safety Pat Fields (10) flops drawing a foul against Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Cameron Jurgens (51) in the second quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fan wearing a corn hat during the football game against Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fan wearing a corn hat during the football game against Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28) reaches to tackle Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Former head coach for Oklahoma Barry Switzer watches the action on the field while waiting for halftime during a football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) and the offense looks to the sideline against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost, coach Ron Brown, and linebacker Garrett Nelson (44) walking to the locker room at halftime during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker JoJo Domann (13) rushes Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) in the first quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers place kicker Connor Culp (33) watches his field goal attempt miss against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rahmir Johnson (14) runs with the ball against Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Justin Broiles (25) in the first quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) drops back to pass against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Braxton Clark (11) breaks a pass to Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mario Williams (4) in the fourth quater during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Luke Reimer (28) tackles Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) as he throws a pass in the second quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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The Oklahoma Sooners Ruf Neks take the Sooner Schooner on to the field after a touch down in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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… during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost walks along the sideline during a break in the action in the game against the Oklahoma Sooners in the football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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… during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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The Oklahoma Sooners Ruf Neks take the Sooner Schooner on to the field after a touch down in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Caleb Tannor (2) and linebacker JoJo Domann (13) tackle Oklahoma Sooners running back Eric Gray (0) in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Quinton Newsome (6) tackles Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Zavier Betts (15) makes a catch in the third quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) avoids a tackle by Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) in the third quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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… during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5) tackles Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) in the first quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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… during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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… during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) drops back to pass against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) hands the ball off to Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost walks back to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker JoJo Domann (13) and offensive lineman Ethan Piper (57) walk back to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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… during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Omar Manning (5) walks back to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Braxton Clark (11) and safety Noa Pola-Gates (21) walk of the field to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) walks back to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Austin Allen (11) and tight end Travis Vokolek (83) walk back to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Damion Daniels (93) walks back to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley shakes hands with Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Turner Corcoran (69)before walkd off during a football game Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo John S. Peterson.
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