Oklahoma’s 21-13 loss to Kentucky exposed legitimate problems with the offense, the offensive line and late-game decision-making. But before the fanbase tears everything down, it’s worth separating the problems that demand immediate answers from the panic that follows every painful loss.

The Sooners piled up 346 yards of offense, Manny Choice delivered a breakout performance, and true freshman Jake Kreul made history. But four turnovers, a scoreless fourth quarter, and three interceptions from John Mateer overshadowed the individual highlights in Oklahoma’s loss to Kentucky.

For three quarters, Oklahoma’s defense looked good enough to carry the Sooners to another statement victory. Then the turnovers kept coming, the offense ran out…

Coming off an emotional win over No. 1 Texas, Oklahoma faces a different kind of challenge in Norman: proving that the Red River Rivalry breakthrough can become a standard rather than a one-week exception.

The Sooners have every reason to celebrate their dramatic victory over Texas. But Brent Venables knows that one unforgettable Saturday in Dallas means little if Oklahoma cannot bring the same physicality and discipline to its next challenge. Kentucky’s veteran offensive line could make that lesson painfully clear.