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Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) celebrates beside Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) after a sacks during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
The Oklahoma Sooners (3-1, 0-1 SEC) took a tough loss last week against a good Tennessee Volunteers team. There were some good moments on both sides of the ball, and Brent Venables and his crew are hoping to build on the good and correct what went wrong as they go on the road to face the Auburn Tigers (2-2, 0-1 SEC).
The Sooners come into the game riding a defense that is allowing just 14.8 points per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. They’re 28th in the nation in yardage allowed at 284.8 yards per game.
Though Auburn has turned the ball over a bunch, they have some playmakers on offense that can threaten the Sooners’ defense.
In a reversal of fortune, it’s the Oklahoma offense that’s struggling. However, they’re hoping for better production and ball security, turning to true freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr.
Given the Oklahoma Sooners schedule the rest of the way, this feels like a must-win football game. What does Oklahoma need to do to win on the road in the unfriendly confines of Jordan-Hare Stadium? Here are three keys to the game.
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1. Find a ground game
This is arguably the healthiest the Oklahoma Sooners have been along the offensive line in 2024. Branson Hickman is off the injury report, and Troy Everett is also. Preseason-projected starting right tackle Jake Taylor is listed as probable, so it’s looking like the Sooners will have everyone back except Geirean Hatchett, who is already out for the…
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Author : Sooners Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-28 00:00:07
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