Can the Oklahoma Sooners fix their offensive line?

The Oklahoma Sooners are in the midst of spring football as they prepare for the 2025 season. Year 4 under head coach Brent Venables and Year 2 in the SEC is crucial for this program. OU is looking to rebound from their second losing season under Brent Venables, the only losing seasons they’ve had since 1998.

The first season in the SEC provided a glimpse at just how far Oklahoma is from the top of the world of college football. At key spots on the coaching staff, at quarterback, and along the offensive line, OU was not nearly good enough in 2024.

The offensive line is still a big question mark. CBS Sports Will Backus believes the Sooners’ offensive line is the biggest question for OU in 2025.

Oklahoma allowed an FBS-worst 50 sacks last season, as the Sooners’ offense sputtered in their third year under coach Brent Venables. The offensive line has been a fairly consistent issue throughout Venables’ tenure, despite the presence of veteran OL coach Bill Bedenbaugh. Oklahoma isn’t going to take a step toward SEC contention if it can’t upgrade in the trenches. Starting left tackle Logan Howland is back as a good starting point. He played better as the 2024 season went on. The Sooners also earned the pledge of four-star offensive line transfer Derek Simmons (Western Carolina) and signed Michael Fasusi, the top offensive tackle in the 2025 recruiting class. Fasusi has a college-ready frame and could see plenty of snaps early. Oklahoma is hoping those new faces are enough to upgrade the level of play. – Backus, CBS Sports

The offensive line during their 10-3 season in 2023 was pretty good, but the bottom fell out as Oklahoma had to replace all five starters in 2024. Venables and Bedenbaugh missed on portal additions, and injuries certainly didn’t help up front. The rest of the SEC showed the Sooners how far off they were…

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Publish date : 2025-03-14 14:01:00

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