Oklahoma has had an excruciating extra week to stew over the disappointment of the one-point loss to Kansas State that likely dashed its hopes at making the playoff. The normally sure-footed Michael Hunnicutt missed two short field goals and had an extra point blocked in the 31-30 loss to the Wildcats. The 19th-ranked Sooners finally can take their first step toward recovery when they play at Iowa State on Saturday. The Sooners say they still have a chance to have a special year.

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