Saturday was a good day to be a Caleb.

Age didn’t matter. One, Caleb Williams, is a true freshman, just embarking on his college football journey. The other, Caleb Kelly, is a “super senior” thanks to the extra year of eligibility he was granted earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Both were responsible for season-saving performances.1 Saturday truly felt like a turning point for one team and the demise of the other. By the end of the game, the roles were reversed.

10 takes from Oklahoma’s 55-48 win over Texas:

1. Caleb Williams, an OU-Texas legend. It’s hard not to start here. Caleb Williams entered the game at the start of the second quarter on fourth and inches in OU territory. Texas led 28-7 at the time, but Williams broke free for a 66-yard touchdown run, putting the Sooners within two scores.

   

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   Spencer Rattler went out for two more possessions before Williams took over, for good, midway through the second period.

   What followed was one of the greatest Red River Showdown performances in the rivalry's history. Williams went off for 211 yards passing, 88 yards rushing and three total touchdowns to fuel the rivalry’s biggest comeback. Williams felt more decisive in the pocket, rarely holding on for longer than he needed. When he wasn’t able to quickly find a receiver, Williams’ athleticism kept plays alive, adding an element to OU’s offense not seen yet this season.

   Williams’ day couldn’t have happened without the help of running back Kennedy Brooks and receiver Marvin Mims (more on them later), but in one of the most hostile environments and intense rivalries in college football, Williams led an OU rally for the ages.