Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) runs the ball during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
The Oklahoma Sooners had an improved offensive performance on Saturday against Ole Miss, but it still wasn’t enough. The Rebels made adjustments to keep the Sooners from moving the ball and OU’s offense stalled in the second half.
But it was a better team effort than what we’d seen the previous two weeks against Texas and South Carolina when Oklahoma combined for 12 points and made just one trip into the red zone.
But the defense let them down this week, allowing Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart to throw for 311 yards and a touchdown on 73% completion.
That’s the way the season has gone for Oklahoma. They haven’t been able to put together a complete performance in SEC play. Now at 4-4 and 1-4 in the SEC, the Sooners will welcome Maine to town before they finish the season with Missouri, Alabama, and LSU.
Can the Oklahoma Sooners finish the season strong and find themselves in a bowl game? Before we begin to look ahead, here’s a look back at some of the best photos from Oklahoma’s trip to Oxford, Miss.
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels cheerleaders dance at the start of the Walk of Champions prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin gets of the bus during the Walk of Champions before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels cheerleaders dance at the start of the Walk of Champions prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin walks down the Walk of Champions before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Former NFL Hall of Famer and Mississippi Rebels linebacker Patrick Willis walks down the Walk of Champions before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners and Mississippi Rebels helmets sit on the field prior to the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels students yell at Oklahoma Sooners players during warm ups prior to the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) passes the ball during warm ups prior to the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin (left) and Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables talk prior to the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Dae’Quan Wright (8) runs after a catch as Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Dasan McCullough (1) makes the tackle during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Henry Parrish Jr. (21) runs the ball for a touchdown as Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Dasan McCullough (1) and defensive back Eli Bowen (23) attempt to make the tackle during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) is flipped in the air as he returns a kickoff during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) is flipped in the air as he returns a kickoff during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) passes the ball during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Bauer Sharp (10) runs after a catch during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) runs the ball for a first down as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Chris Paul Jr. (11) pursues during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Bauer Sharp (10) catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Bauer Sharp (10) reacts with offensive linemen Heath Ozaeta (77) and Troy Everett (52) after a touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels Rebelettes perform during a time out during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) runs after a catch during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) reacts after a turnover during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) reacts after a turnover during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) scrambles as Mississippi Rebels defensive Jared Ivey (15) pursues during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables watches from the sideline during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) sacks Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) reacts towards the Mississippi Rebels student section during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle JJ Pegues (38) dives for a touchdown during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels cheerleaders perform during a time out in the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver J.J. Hester (13) runs after a catch as Mississippi Rebels defensive back Trey Washington (25) attempts to make the tackle during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Taylor Tatum (8) runs after a catch during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Jackson Arnold #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners carries the ball during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Henry Parrish Jr. #21 of the Mississippi Rebels carries the ball against Jovantae Barnes #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Dae’Quan Wright #8 of the Mississippi Rebels carries the ball during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Jackson Arnold #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners hands the ball off to Taylor Tatum #8 of the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Jackson Arnold #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to pass during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Jacob Jordan #88 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: A skydiver performs before the game between the Mississippi Rebels and the Oklahoma Sooners at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Jackson Arnold #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Jackson Arnold #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Jackson Arnold #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts after being sacked during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 26: Dez Malone #4 of the Oklahoma Sooners attempts to tackle Jordan Watkins #11 of the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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