Two Former Texas High School Football Players Named Heisman Finalists

OU felt it was a tipping point in the 38-20 victory, the Sooners’ first touchdown after losing leading receiver Dede Westbrook to a concussion.

He remained dressed out on the sidelines for the remainder of the game but did not return. Behind Joe Mixon’s dazzling dash, Oklahoma clinched its 10th Big 12 championship on Saturday.

Westbrook and Mayfield are both Heisman Trophy finalists, and will be in NY for the ceremony Saturday night.

And following the Sooners’ Sugar Bowl appearance against Auburn, he should have back-to-back seasons with at least 3,700 passing yards, 43 total touchdowns and fewer than 10 interceptions.

Among the others who could get an invite to the Heisman presentation Saturday in NY are Oklahoma stars Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook, Florida State running back Dalvin Cook and Washington quarterback Jake Browning.

Westbrook and Mayfield are both pretty clearly excited to be going, and each spends time explaining to the other why it should be his teammate who wins.

“I’m trying to get some of the gang back together for next year”, Mayfield said with a smile. It’s not that I feel like I owe everybody that put the extra effort in, it’s just that we all did that for a reason. “I just wanted to come and play football, and I guess whenever you’re showcasing your talent at the best university in the country, that comes with it”.

Needed the rest: OU linebacker Jordan Evans finished with eight tackles and two pass breakups in his final home game.

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity.

They then opened up their biggest lead of the game with a methodical drive lasting over 6 minutes.

For the first time since 1967, the Owls are league champions. I had a lot of treatment throughout the week.

“The defensive end cut the guard [Ben Powers] that was pulling in front of me”, Brown said. “I wouldn’t think so, but the players thought it was pretty cool to be able to do that here”.

Rudolph, with the exception of a couple of big plays, struggled greatly. The Sooners, led by a stellar outing from linebacker Obo Okoronkwo, held the powerful OSU offense to a measly three points after halftime. The interior defender also recorded three sacks and blocked two kicks for the Jayhawks, and recovered a fumble.

“He hit another gear”, Sooners coach Bob Stoops said. Many of his throws were off target as OU’s pass rushers harassed him many times. “He’s been really patient with me”. “I’m trying to get some of the gang back together for next year. He was really patient with me when I didn’t deserve it”.

Sooners receiver Dede Westbrook and MI linebacker Jabrill Peppers round out the list. Tigers junior WR Artavis Scott made seven receptions for 48 yards, tying Sammy Watkins’ school record for career catches (240). Perine busted through the line and went down on one knee when he got to the 2 rather than score the touchdown.