Oklahoma Football 3 takeaways from blowout of UCLA in Week 3

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 14: Head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a touchdown by CeeDee Lamb #2 of the Oklahoma Sooners on a 39 yard pass play during the first half of a game against the UCLA Bruins on at the Rose Bowl on September 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

1. Sooners in mid-season form

Big 12 play is here. The Sooners get a bye this week, and then they host Texas Tech to open up the 2019 conference slate.

As they hit that vital part of the schedule, a quick rundown on how the Sooners are trending. They’re currently averaging 59.5 points per game. They’re gaining 332 yards per game on the ground. They’re picking up another 377.5 per game through the air.

This team is firing on all cylinders.

At this point, the expectation is very clear. Hurts has picked up the offense. There is no allowance for a letdown. The Oklahoma Sooners should be a playoff team.

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The next couple months will determine if they live up to that billing. As of right now, it’s a safe bet.

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