Sam McKewon, with the Omaha World-Herald, breaks down the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.
LINCOLN — Time to dig deep, both in players’ hearts and on Nebraska’s depth chart.
After the Huskers’ 49-14 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, interim coach Mickey Joseph says NU needs to reassess its playing rotation.
“We can re-evaluate some players,” Joseph said Saturday. “We’ve got some young kids that got some snaps and had some good snaps, I thought. So we’ll look at some young players and see if they can help us. If they can help us, we’ll increase their reps.”
Those reps will depend on fundamentals. Along the offensive line, Joseph thinks NU is still searching for the best combination of blockers. Young players and backups are under consideration for playing time.
On defense, Joseph’s requirements are simple: fit your gap and tackle. He plans to “dissect” Saturday’s film and find the players who can execute that vision.
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If those players weren’t starting on Saturday, they might against Indiana.
“We’re gonna find the kids that were doing what we asked them to do,” Joseph said. “The kids that can tackle, that can block and do the right things, we’re gonna increase their reps if they weren’t a starter.”
Comparing talent
How does Nebraska’s talent compare to Oklahoma’s?
“I think we’ve got to do a better job recruiting,” Joseph said. “They had better skill players. We’ve got to do a better job.
“But we have really good skill players, also. We’ve just got to get them to execute.”
Keeping spirits high
How will Nebraska’s defense keep their spirits high?
“If you’re going down at this point, you ain’t meant to play football,” Farmer said. “Football is football, dog. Win some, lose some, you gotta keep playing.”
Players talk coaching adjustments
It was a tough week for the Huskers after the firing of Scott Frost, but they are now all-in with interim head coach Mickey Joseph.
“It's definitely been a challenging week,” linebacker Nick Henrich said. “A lot of the players here were recruited by Frost and believed in him. Now we believe in coach Joseph and what he's doing.”
Henrich added that Joseph did an incredible job all week and that the team will continue to buy into what he says.
Defensive back Myles Farmer agreed, saying that the change to Joseph has been a positive one.
“Joseph brings energy,” Farmer said. “He's very enthusiastic and brings an upbeat mood. There's never a down moment.”
Tight end Travis Vokolek saw the change as a mix of emotions.
“We all loved Frost and he's like a father figure to me, but it's a business,” Vokolek said. “We were upset but we've got to move on.”
He added that Joseph is a great coach and he is glad he is a part of the team.
Joseph and players talk bye week
After the Oklahoma loss, Nebraska is looking forward to the upcoming bye week before facing Indiana on Oct. 1.
Joseph said that it will help them re-evaluate players and maybe look at some younger players to get some reps.
He added that the team will especially look at “more drill work and less team work.”
Both Henrich and Vokolek said that the Huskers have to use the bye week to get better, and to do so will continue to buy into what Joseph says needs to be changed.
“We believe in coach Joseph and we believe in this team,” Henrich said.
To get better, Farmer thought that the team simply needs to practice.
“Football is football,” Farmer said. “You win some you lose some, you just gotta keep playing.”

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Photos: Nebraska takes on Oklahoma

Tom Osborne, left, and Johnny Rodgers talk during halftime of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday.

Fans start heading to the exits in the fourth quarter of the Nebraska and Oklahoma game on Saturday.

Nebraska recognizes Huskers from the early 1970s, players and coaches who helped make the Nebraska-Oklahoma matchup one of the most exciting rivalries of the era, during halftime of the Oklahoma-Nebraska game Saturday.

Nebraska's Trey Palmer (3) makes a catch for a touchdown in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday.

Nebraska's Anthony Grant (10) leaps over other players in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday.

Oklahoma's DaShaun White (23) hits Nebraska's Casey Thompson (11) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. White was called for targeting on the play and ejected from the game.

Tom Osborne waves to the crowd during halftime of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday.

Johnny Rodgers stands with other former Husker players during halftime of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday.

Nebraska's Quinton Newsome tackles Oklahoma'sMarvin Mims Jr. ona play in the first quarter on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel runs for 61-yards for a first quarter touchdown out of the reach of Nebraska's Myles Farmer on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Jalil Farooq, left, and Marvin Mims Jr. celebrate a second quarter touchdown against Nebraska on Saturday.

Nebraska's Ajay Allen celebrates a 14-yard run for first down run in the second quarter against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Nebraska'S Casey Thompson overthrows Alante Brown in the first quarter against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Ethan Downs sacks Casey Thompson during their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph walks out with the team during their game at Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska’s Luke Reimer signals after a first quarter sacks against Oklahoma during their game on Saturday in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Mickey Joseph signals during their game on Saturday in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Trey Palmer runs after making a catch against Oklahoma during their game on Saturday in Lincoln.

Nebraska's Trey Palmer hauls in a first quarter touchdown pass against Oklahoma during their game on Saturday in Lincoln.

Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph with his team ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Anthony Grant (10) warms up ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander, left, and offensive coordinator Mark Whipple watch their team ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander watches his team ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola with his team ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Chubba Purdy (6) runs in a touchdown in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Chubba Purdy (6) talks with interim head coach Mickey Joseph following a touchdown in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Jaquez Yant (0) is tangled with Oklahoma's Jaren Kanak (7) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14. Kanak was called for a penalty.

Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) rushes in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Nick Henrich (42) and Quinton Newsome (6) take down Oklahoma's Eric Gray (0) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph signals to his team and is pulled off the field during the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel (8) passes the ball in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Nick Henrich (42) takes down Oklahoma's Marcus Major (24) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) is helped off the field at halftime of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph watches a replay in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

The stadium empties out in the third quarter of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Casey Thompson (11) hands the ball off to Ajay Allen (9) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph checks on quarterback Casey Thompson (11) after he was targeted by Oklahoma's DaShaun White (23) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska fans waved as Oklahoma's DaShaun White (23) is ejected from he game after targeting Nebraska's Casey Thompson (11) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray (0) run-in a touchdown in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Myles Farmer (8) walks off the field following an Oklahoma touchdown in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Former Nebraska player Johnny Rodgers does the Heisman pose while being recognized during a break in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

The student section displays a banner as former Nebraska player Johnny Rodgers is recognized during a break in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) is caught between C.J. Coldon (22) and Gracen Halton (56) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) is taken down by Oklahoma's C.J. Coldon (22) and Gracen Halton (56) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel (8) lines up with his offensive line in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Oklahoma's Marcus Major (24) celebrates a touchdown in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Oklahoma and Nebraska fans watch the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Oklahoma's Ethan Downs (40) gets caught on the jersey of Nebraska's Trey Palmer (3) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Trey Palmer (3) rushes and comes up on Oklahoma's Woodi Washington (0) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Tommi Hill (0) grabs the leg of Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. (17) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel (8) rushes out of reach of Nebraska's Garrett Nelson (44) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. (17) outruns Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (1) in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Jaquez Yant (0) rushes in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska's Chubba Purdy (6) passes the ball in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Former Nebraska players Eric Crouch and Johnny Rodgers together as Rodgers is recognized during a break in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph, right, talks with assistant coach Mike Dawson in the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Oklahoma won the game 49-14.

Mickey Joseph, the Husker interim head coach, arrives for the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday.

Nebraska's Luke Reimer (28) wears a cowboy hat while walking in with his team ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday.

Tony Veland, from left, Rich Costanzo, and Calvin Osborne chat ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Veland played for the Huskers in the 1990s, Costanzo in the 1970s.

Nebraska and Oklahoma fans make their way around Memorial Stadium before their game on Saturday.

Bobby Jones uses a leaf blower to dry off the steps in the northeast corner of Memorial Stadium before the Nebraska and Oklahoma game on Saturday.

Thomas Davenport helps Jeff Davenport, both of Pauls Valley, Okla. put on a rain poncho before a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska and Oklahoma fans walk past Johnny Carson Theater before a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Chris Sayre plays the accordion outside Louise Pound Hall before a game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Sayre said this is his 40th year playing on game days. “They used to pay me to go away,” he said.

Johnene Barrett, left, holds an umbrella over her husband Rich Barrett, center, and Chris Howard before the start of the Nebraska and Oklahoma game on Saturday. Rich is Husker fan, and Johnene is Sooner far and fell in love because of the football rivalry.

From left: Nebraska students Blake Johnson Skyler Schwaninger, Isaiah Pomajzl, dress as Teletubbies before the Nebraska and Oklahoma game on Saturday.

Nebraska fans photograph the team walking into Memorial Stadium ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday.

Fans outside Memorial Stadium ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday.

Nebraska's Ty Robinson (99) walks with his team ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday.

The Cornhusker marching band performs as the team arrives for the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday.

Mike 'Red' Beran wears a 'Game of the Century' cap ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game outside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday. Beran was a guard on the 1971 Husker team.

Eric Stewart, from left, Tony Veland, Calvin Osborne and Byron Stewart chat ahead of the Oklahoma vs. Nebraska football game in Lincoln on Saturday. Veland played for the Huskers in the 1990s and the Stewart brothers played in the 1970s.

Oklahoma fan Josh Ellenburg stands with his children Carolyn (left) and James outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday before the Nebraska Oklahoma game.

Nebraska and Oklahoma fans walk outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday before the Nebraska Oklahoma game.

Nebraska and Oklahoma fans walk outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday before the Nebraska Oklahoma game.

Fans look at Husker merchandise outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday before the Nebraska Oklahoma game.

Oklahoma fans walk outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday before the Nebraska Oklahoma game.

Nebraska Casey Thompson warms-up before Oklahoma on Saturday.

Nebraska Head Coach Mickey Joseph yells during warm-ups before Oklahoma on Saturday.

Fans sit in the student section during the third quarter during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Chubba Purdy runs from Oklahoma's Jaren Kanak during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. jumps over Oklahoma's Key Lawrence during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Chubba Purdy hands the ball off to Nebraska's Jaquez Yant during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Key Lawrence intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Chris Hickman in the fourth quarter on Saturday.

Urban Meyer appears on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff before the Nebraska and Oklahoma game on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. catches a Nebraska punt in the third quarter on Saturday. He returned it for eight yards.

From left: ob Stone, Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart talk on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff after the Nebraska and Oklahoma game on Saturday.

Holes started to appear in the Nebraska student section in the fourth quarter against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Kaden Helms makes his first career catch in the fourth quarter against Nebraska on Saturday. Helms went to high school at Bellevue West.

Oklahoma's Kaden Helms makes his first career catch in the fourth quarter against Nebraska on Saturday. Helms went to high school at Bellevue West.

Nebraska's Jaquez Yant attempts to catch a pass against Oklahoma's Jaden Davis during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Ajay Allen runs the ball during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. runs the ball during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Casey Thompson gets sacked by Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Anthony Grant sheds a tackle from Oklahoma's Woodi Washington during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Brent Venables stands with the team before taking the field during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Brent Venables walks on the sideline during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Tamon Lynum walks off the field after his team lost to Oklahoma on Saturday.

Nebraska's Chubba Purdy runs for ten yards against Oklahoma in the third quarter on Saturday.

Nebraska's Gabe Ervin Jr. runs for 11-yards in the third quarter against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Marcus Stripling, left, and Justin Harrington tackle Nebraska's Jaquez Yant in the third quarter on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Kendall Dennis, bottom, and Jaren Kanak tackle Nebraska's Jaquez Yant in the fourth quarter on Saturday.

Fans start heading to the exits in the fourth quarter of the Nebraska and Oklahoma game on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Jonah Laulu sacks Nebraska's Casey Thompson during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Ajay Allen gets tripped up by Oklahoma's D.J. Graham II during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Tommi Hill tackles Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Stephon Wynn Jr. tackles Oklahoma's Jovantae Barnes during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Brayden Willis throws a pass against Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. and Luke Reimer during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Davis Beville hands the ball off to Jovantae Barnes during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. runs the ball against Nebraska's Myles Farmer during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel throws the ball in the second quarter against Nebraska on Saturday.

Nebraska's Casey Thompson gets up after praying before the game against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks to throw the ball in the first quarter against Nebraska on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel throws the ball in the second quarter against Nebraska on Saturday.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws the ball in the second quarter against Nebraska on Saturday.

Nebraska Head Coach Mickey Joseph, left, hugs Oklahoma Head Coach Brent Venables before their game on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Jordan Mukes runs past Nebraska's Ochaun Mathis during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Jovantae Barnes runs through a hole in the fourth quarter against Nebraska on Saturday.

Nebraska's Luke Reimer walks away after Oklahoma scored a touchdown during the first half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray escapes Nebraska's Isaac Gifford to score a touchdown during the first half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (left) commits pass interference on Oklahoma's Theo Wease Jr. during the first half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Marcus Major celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska’s Travis Vokolek hugs Trey Palmer after he scored a touchdown during the first half of their game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. tries to outrun Marques Buford Jr. during the first half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska’s Trent Hixson picks up Casey Thompson after he got sacked during the first half of their game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray runs past Marques Buford Jr. during the first half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray during the first half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (left) tries to catch up to Oklahoma's Eric Gray during the first half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Casey Thompson looks to pass during the first half of their game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph speaks to his team during a timeout during the first half of their game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Nick Henrich runs onto the field during the first half of their game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Anthony Grant jumps over Oklahoma defense during the first half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Anthony Grant jumps over Oklahoma defense during the first half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Quinton Newsome tries to tackle Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. during the first half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Trey Palmer runs with the ball during the first half of their game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Anthony Grant (center) is tackled by Oklahoma's Billy Bowman Jr. (left) and Justin Broiles during the first half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Anthony Grant (center right) tries to get past Oklahoma's Billy Bowman Jr. (left) and DaShaun White (center left) during the first half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Ethan Downs sacks Casey Thompson during their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph walks out with the team during their game at Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel runs from Nebraska's Stephon Wynn Jr. during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel throws a pass during a game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph runs off the field with his players after their loss to Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska fans in the student section during the second half of their game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Head Coach Brent Venables on the sidelines during the second half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Key Lawrence celebrates after he made an interception during the second half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska fans leave during the second half of their game against Oklahoma at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Jovantae Barnes runs the ball during the second half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Davis Beville (right) hands the ball off to Jovantae Barnes during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska’s Ajay Allen is checked for an injury during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska’s Chubba Purdy hands the ball off to Ajay Allen during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Theo Wease Jr. celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (top) and Myles Farmer (right) tackle Oklahoma's Theo Wease Jr. in the end zone during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (top) and Myles Farmer (right) tackle Oklahoma's Theo Wease Jr. in the end zone during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Devin Drew tries to tackle Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Nebraska's Devin Drew tries to tackle Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray gets past Nebraska's defense during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray tries to escape Nebraska's Nick Henrich during the second half of their game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Oklahoma's Eric Gray escapes Nebraska's Isaac Gifford to score a touchdown during the first half of their game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.