WATCH: Jovantae Barnes Sprints for Oklahoma's Longest Run of Season

Barnes took a carry for 74 yards for the Sooners' longest run of the season so far but was marked just short of the goal line.

Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) runs the ball during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes was off to the races. 

On the first play of the Sooners’ second drive against Maine on Saturday, Barnes sprinted for a 74-yard gain that was originally ruled a touchdown before a video review marked Barnes down at the 1-yard line. Barnes punched it in two plays later to even the score at 7-7 after a successful PAT with 7:07 left in the first quarter. 

Jovantae off to the races 💨@vontaeeb | https://t.co/2B1epX5T2C pic.twitter.com/a7m1mPtPgf

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) November 2, 2024

The run was not only OU’s longest of the season here in Week 10, but Barnes rushed for more yards in that one run alone than an OU ball carrier has during an entire game this season. After two drives and four carries, Barnes has 81 rushing yards in the first quarter, which is already a season-high for the Sooners. OU hasn’t had a 100-yard rusher yet this season, but Barnes is already well on his way today. 

The Sooners were forced to punt on their first possession after going for only 12 yards in five plays. Maine then scored on its first chance after driving 68 yards in nine plays, taking 4:43 off the clock. 

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