A playoff semifinalist last year, Oklahoma used its mulligan (if it even has one) in its opener with a 33-23 loss to Houston. Their defense probably fared about as expected Saturday, but the absence of a viable running game is a major concern. [Houston thumps Oklahoma and, perhaps, sends shudders through the Big 12]WINNER: Houston. But here’s the deal for Tom Herman’s team: It has shut down the run against Florida State and Oklahoma in back-to-back games. Now they must continue to roll up victories and hope Oklahoma can rebound over the next three months to ensure today’s triumph retains its value.

Source: Washington Post September 04, 2016 00:42 UTC