Game balls: Top performances

Published: October 22, 2006

In his first start and the most extensive playing time of his career, Patrick carried 35 times for 110 yards and a touchdown. Often working with little running room, Patrick ran rugged and also protected the ball, calming fumble fears.

The Sooner linebacker totaled 11 tackles, including six solo stops and one for loss, spearheading a defense that held Colorado in check all night long.

Alexander's linebacking buddy contributed six tackles “ two for losses “ intercepted a pass and broke up another in an active night.

By John Helsley