Game Summary
The game was highlighted by Oklahoma scoring 25 unanswered points in the second half to take its first lead with 1:02 remaining, a combined 22 points scored in the final 1:26 of regulation plus 15 points in overtime, and three trick plays that helped Boise State win the game.
Oklahoma fell behind 14–0 early in the first quarter after a costly fumble deep in their own territory by quarterback Paul Thompson, which led to an Ian Johnson touchdown run two plays later. Boise State scored a touchdown on its final possession of the first half to take a 21–10 halftime lead. Midway through the third quarter Boise State would intercept a pass and run it back for a touchdown, giving them a 28–10 lead.
Oklahoma would then score the next 25 points, starting by recovering a punt which struck the leg of a Boise State player deep in Broncos territory, which a few plays later lead to Adrian Peterson scoring his first touchdown of the game to cut the Boise State lead to 28–17. The Sooners followed up with a Garrett Hartley field goal a few series later to close the gap to 28–20.
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