Oklahoma's Win: A Lesson in Turning Mistakes into Victories

Oklahoma's football team showed how to turn mistakes into wins. They beat Tennessee 33-27. John Mateer was key. He threw for 159 yards and ran for 80. With less than two minutes left, he scored the final touchdown. This sealed the deal. Tennessee had three turnovers. Oklahoma scored 13 points from these mistakes. R Thomas Mason returned a fumble 71 yards for a touchdown. Tate Sandell kicked four field goals, including two from 55 yards. Tennessee's Joey Aguilar threw for 393 yards and two touchdowns. But their errors cost them the game. Oklahoma led 16-10 at halftime, even though Tennessee had more yards. With 1:56 left, Mike Matthews caught a 15-yard touchdown pass. But Oklahoma recovered the onside kick. Xavier Robinson ran 43 yards, stopping at the 1-yard line. Mateer's 1-yard run ended the game. Winning in a tough place like Neyland Stadium helps Oklahoma. They face Alabama next. Tennessee's injuries hurt their defense. Their loss ended playoff hopes. Both teams have a break before their next games. Oklahoma's first third-down conversion came late in the first half. The score was tied at 10. Mason's 71-yard return was the longest in Oklahoma history.