Oklahoma football: ABC coverage crew says Sooners the best in the Big 12

The pair discussed the usual Red River Rivalry tradition stories, the unusual fried food items at the Texas State Fair and OU quarterback Landry Jones' marriage to OU basketball player Whitney Hand. But most of all they talked about how impressed they were with the Sooners, whom they hinted would be in the national title chase if not for their loss to Kansas State.

“Even though they are behind West Virginia and Kansas State in the standings, I still think they are the best team in the league because of the strength of their offensive line and defensive line,” Blackledge said in the second quarter.

“I didn't expect this,” he said in the fourth quarter. “I thought Oklahoma was a little better (than Texas) going in. I think they are a lot better going out.”

And later, he told Nessler, “We've not seen a better team.”

The Sooners' first-half domination surprised the pair.

“I don't know if I've been part of a more one-sided half of football since we've been together,” Blackledge said to Nessler as the Sooner took a 36-2 lead.

After an ABC NASCAR promo, Nessler quipped, “If this were a NASCAR race, there would be a crash on Turn 3.”

When the Sooners took a 63-15 lead, Nessler said OU shouldn't be criticized for running up the score. “It's not the Sooners' fault that they are over 60 points now. They are just running basic plays and nobody is tackling them."

Later, he said, “When your kicker has an ice pack, you know it's been a long game for the other team.”

Nessler produced his usual colorful comments that make him one of the best play-by-play announcers in college football.

On Damien Williams' 95-yard touchdown run: “The wide receivers got some great blocks for him on the longest run of his life.”