Quarterback, Landry Jones (12), prepares to mak a pass during Saturday nights game against Texas A&M. Michelle Gray/The Daily

Sooner resdshirt quarterback Landry Jones caught a lot of flack after throwing five interceptions in the loss to Nebraska; it was obvious after Saturday’s victory over Texas A&M that his poor performance was a fluke.

Jones and the entire offense were back on track after the rout of Texas A&M 65-10. Jones threw for four touchdowns in the victory and only one interception as the Sooners rolled.

Jones was able to re-connect with sophomore wide receiver Ryan Broyles after an off week against Nebraska. With Broyles’s big play ability and Jones putting the ball where it needed to be, they jump started the Sooners’ offense and it looked like the Sooners of old.

“[Jones] definitely knows he doesn’t have to carry the whole load,” Broyles said. “We have guys who can make plays, and I think it gives him confidence.”

Jones and the offense did start out slow against the Aggies; it took a couple of series into the first quarter before they began to roll, but once the momentum started, it did not stop.

Jones was able to throw screen passes to both Broyles and junior running back DeMarco Murray and let them do the work.

As the game progressed, more down-the-field opportunities opened up and Jones connected with multiple receivers for big gains.

“It’s nice to see when you throw a two-yard pass they take it for 80,” Jones said. “They all played great tonight.”

Fans are used to seeing this big playmaking ability from their team, and for awhile during the season it was seriously lacking.

Even with two games left in the year, if the Sooners can continue to have these game-changing plays and quick strikes against Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, it will be a great weapon for the offense going into next year.

However, that is next year, and next week the Sooners will travel to Lubbock to face Texas Tech, and it is apparent that the Sooners struggle when they are away from Owen Field.

All of the losses this season have come when OU plays outside the confines of the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Jones and the rest of the team will have to maintain this big play momentum by taking everything one game at a time.

If Jones can ease into a game and get the ball to his playmakers early, it will make his job much easier as the game progresses. And as the game progresses, big plays will follow.

“You just have to settle in, and you have to be sure of yourself,” head coach Bob Stoops said about Jones, “The more he plays the more comfortable he will get.”