With less than nine minutes left in the third quarter, Oklahoma tried a 53-yard field goal to go up by 1 point. He ran it out to the right, bounced toward the sideline and took the ball all the way down the field. Wilson’s touchdown was reminiscent of the game-winning end-of-regulation return by Auburn’s Chris Davis against Alabama in the 2013 Iron Bowl. In both cases, players took advantage of the rule allowing defending teams to return field goals that fall short and are received inbounds. “Excited for our players, excited for our university, and excited for the great city of Houston,” Herman said.

Source: New York Times September 03, 2016 22:18 UTC