Oklahoma's football team was held to just 249 total yards, but the Sooner defense made several big plays to lead OU to a 16-12 win over Houston at Owen Field in Norman on Saturday night.
The Cougars outgained OU by 69 total yards, and won the first down battle 18-15.
Oklahoma's defense got two big turnovers, however, and the clinching points on a safety.
OU quarterback Jackson Arnold was just 19-for-32 for 174 yards passing, and the Sooners were held to just 75 yards rushing.