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Sep 14, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Da’Jon Terry (95) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Many in Norman won’t call it a big deal, but Oklahoma’s win against Tulane had some weight. The Sooners had to showcase a few specific things en route to a win, or confidence may have dwindled. Brent Venables and his staff pressed the right buttons, and his players executed at a high enough level that Oklahoma went home 34-19 winners against a good Tulane Green Wave team.
Oklahoma’s performance on offense was particularly encouraging in the first half. The third quarter saw a similar lull and ineffectiveness that encapsulated the win over Houston, but the fourth quarter was when the Sooners showed some resolve.
The Sooners have had their day off, and the page has flipped to preparing for their biggest test to date. It’s a historic moment for this football program as the Sooners get set to welcome former Sooner quarterback and co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel back to Norman as he brings his No. 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers to Norman for OU’s first-ever SEC game.
Here’s this week’s stock report after Oklahoma’s win over Tulane.
Stock Up: The Defense
Oklahoma defensive coordinator Zac Alley walks on the sideline during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK
Zac Alley, take a bow. The freshly hired new defensive coordinator came to Oklahoma to reunite with his mentor, Brent Venables. Brent hired Alley after he parted ways with Ted Roof. The results have been incredible,…
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Author : Sooners Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-17 10:00:00
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