ESPN thinks this is Oklahoma’s biggest question mark

Every year, college football teams have strengths and weaknesses on paper before the season begins. During the season, we get to see what the actual problem areas are and if they get fixed during the season or doom that year’s squad.

The Oklahoma Sooners have plenty of strengths on paper. They’re loaded at wide receiver. The linebacker room is filled with talent. The secondary is strong throughout. But, there are also some weaker spots as well on Brent Venables’ third team at OU.

ESPN asked their reporters to identify the question marks for each of their Top 25 teams before fall camps begin. Their staff has OU ranked No. 18 in the nation heading into the season and eighth in the SEC.

No surprise, it was Oklahoma’s offensive line that was named the biggest question mark exiting SEC media days. Here’s what ESPN’s Dave Wilson had to say regarding the often-talked-about unit:

The Sooners lost their entire starting offensive line, including first-round pick Tyler Guyton and nine O-lineman in total. They added Spencer Brown from Michigan State, Geirean Hatchett from Washington,  Febechi Nwaiwu from North Texas and Michael Tarquin  from USC along with four incoming freshmen, then added a big piece in SMU center Branson Hickman after the spring portal. Brent Venables said they will need contributions from all of them, but added that he has complete confidence in line coach Bill Bedenbaugh, who has helped produce 13 NFL draft picks in the past 10 years. But with a grueling schedule in Year 1 in the SEC, it’s not an ideal time for an offensive line rebuild. – Wilson, ESPN

Bill Bedenbaugh’s presence is key for the Sooners, as he’s one of the best offensive line coaches in college football. If he can find a unit of five that will fit together and gel as a group, then Oklahoma could turn a weakness into a…

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Author : Sooners Wire

Publish date : 2024-07-20 13:24:17

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