Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin
Bo Pelini was looking for a signature victory that signaled that his Nebraska program was headed back.
His defense provided one Saturday night, allowing the Cornhuskers to hold on for a gritty 10-3 victory over Oklahoma.
Safety Matt O'Hanlon provided the third of his three interceptions in the final minute to wrap up the victory. It was the fifth interception thrown by Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones.
The win enabled the Cornhuskers (6-3) to escape despite producing only 180 yards and seven first downs. The Cornhuskers converted only 1 of 14 third-down plays.
But they got the only touchdown of the game because of their defense. Prince Amukamara returned the interception to the Oklahoma 2. After an Oklahoma penalty, Zac Lee and Ryan Hill hooked up on a 1-yard touchdown pass.
It enabled the Cornhuskers to keep pace with Kansas State, which won earlier in the day against Kansas. Nebraska (3-2 in conference play) is a half-game behind the surprising Wildcats.
The Cornhuskers have a huge road trip to slumping Kansas, which comesinto the next week's game with a four-game losing streak.
It also snuffed out whatever slim hopes that Oklahoma had of reclaiming the Big 12 title. The Sooners (5-4) have lost more games than any team coached by Bob Stoops since 2005. Only two Oklahoma teams coached by Stoops have four or more losses.
Bo Pelini was looking for a signature victory that signaled that his Nebraska program was headed back.
His defense provided one Saturday night, allowing the Cornhuskers to hold on for a gritty 10-3 victory over Oklahoma.
Safety Matt O'Hanlon provided the third of his three interceptions in the final minute to wrap up the victory. It was the fifth interception thrown by Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones.
The win enabled the Cornhuskers (6-3) to escape despite producing only 180 yards and seven first downs. The Cornhuskers converted only 1 of 14 third-down plays.
But they got the only touchdown of the game because of their defense. Prince Amukamara returned the interception to the Oklahoma 2. After an Oklahoma penalty, Zac Lee and Ryan Hill hooked up on a 1-yard touchdown pass.
It enabled the Cornhuskers to keep pace with Kansas State, which won earlier in the day against Kansas. Nebraska (3-2 in conference play) is a half-game behind the surprising Wildcats.
The Cornhuskers have a huge road trip to slumping Kansas, which comesinto the next week's game with a four-game losing streak.
It also snuffed out whatever slim hopes that Oklahoma had of reclaiming the Big 12 title. The Sooners (5-4) have lost more games than any team coached by Bob Stoops since 2005. Only two Oklahoma teams coached by Stoops have four or more losses.
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Tim Griffin
Griffin joined ESPN.com in February 2008. He has covered the Big 12 since its inception, among a variety of beats during a 24-year career at the San Antonio Express-News. Griffin, a Memphis State University graduate, lives in San Antonio with his wife and son.
