Jackson Arnold throws 2 TD passes, No. 15 Oklahoma holds off Houston 16-12
Oklahoma wide receiver Brenen Thompson (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Houston during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alonzo Adams]
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jackson Arnold threw two touchdown passes and No. 15 Oklahoma held off Houston 16-12 on Saturday night. The Sooners (2-0) struggled to move the ball and punted seven times. The Cougars (0-2) outgained Oklahoma 318-249 in total yards, including 260-174 in passing. Oklahoma got a late interception from Robert Spears-Jennings to end one drive and a late safety to extend a slim lead. Oklahoma led 14-6 at the half. Houston scored quickly on its first possession of the third quarter. Smith found Joseph Manjack behind the defense for a 44-yard touchdown pass to make it 14-12. The 2-point conversion failed.
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Oklahoma tight end Jake Roberts (87) runs in for a touchdown in front of Houston defensive back A.J. Haulcy (2) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
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