Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables has never been shy about speaking from the heart, and after the Sooners’ 30-17 win over Auburn, he delivered a message that fans will love.

“This is another example that you don’t have to play perfect and have this amazing four-quarter game,” Venables said. “You just need to be good at the right moments.” Expand Tweet

That quote pretty much sums up Oklahoma’s identity this season . The Sooners didn’t dominate Auburn in every statistical category, but they made the critical plays when it mattered most. Quarterback John Mateer threw for 271 yards, and while Oklahoma struggled to run the ball with just 32 rushing yards, the Sooners cashed in on short fields and never let Auburn climb back into the game.

Venables praised the balance and

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