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Oklahoma holds off Iowa State 28-21

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November 21st, 2021 by admin

The Iowa State Cyclones were driving to try to tie the game against Oklahoma in the final two minutes but Brock Purdy’s pass to Chase Allen sailed high and was intercepted. Okahoma came away with the 28-21 win in Norman.

Caleb Williams ran for a 72 yard touchdown in the first quarter and Brock Purdy gave up a costly fumble that the Sooners returned for a score with 9 seconds left in the first half.

Breece Hall ran for the opening touchdown of the game and tied the all-time NCAA record with 23 consecutive games with a rushing score. The Cyclones outgained the Sooners 361-305 but gave up three turnovers in the game.

Iowa State falls to 6-5 overall and 4-4 in the Big 12. Next up for the Cyclones is the regular season finale at home on Friday against TCU at 3:30 p.m.