Oklahoma Beats LSU 17-13 to Clinch Playoff Berth

Oklahoma Sooners Clinch College Football Playoff Berth with Narrow Victory Over LSU Tigers

NORMAN, Okla. — The No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners secured a spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday with a 17-13 win over the unranked LSU Tigers at Memorial Stadium, finishing the regular season at 10-2 and ending on a four-game winning streak.

The game, broadcast on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET, unfolded as a defensive struggle from the start. The teams entered halftime tied at 3-3 after a low-scoring first half marked by stalled drives and turnovers. LSU pulled ahead 10-3 in the third quarter on a field goal and a touchdown, but Oklahoma responded with a tying score before the fourth. The final period remained tense, with LSU regaining the lead on another field goal. Sooners quarterback John Mateer then connected on a crucial touchdown pass to seal the victory and the playoff berth.

Mateer completed 23 of 38 passes for 318 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions, overcoming early mistakes to lead the comeback. His second-half performance helped the Sooners generate key big plays, including connections to wide receivers Deion Burks and Isaiah Sategna, who have emerged as explosive threats...