Sitting 7-0 with four victories against conference opponents, Oklahoma is closing in on another trip to Dallas and AT&T Stadium. But November brings the biggest tests: games against Baylor, Iowa State and a surging top-10 Oklahoma State team.
This week the Sooners will have an opportunity to continue sharpening themselves against a rebuilding Kansas team led by Lance Leipold.
The Kansas Jayhawks are not a threat, and Oklahoma, with the overwhelming advantage in talent, should cruise. Oklahoma’s offense has once again become the most talked-about unit on the team thanks to 107 points in two games.
The catalyst there? Caleb Williams and the offensive line.
The flip side is the defense has not looked like its early season self, and, to be honest, injuries are a huge part of it. However, this team has decent depth and needs to use this game to feel good about itself.
In order for the Sooners to ride out of Kansas proud of their defensive showing, here’s what needs to happen:
Don’t play with your food
These Jayhawks are cooked, and Oklahoma has everything in the world to play for this season. A seventh straight conference title is in front of it, and so is a chance to play in the College Football Playoff, and, hopefully, national title No. 8.
This defense is still very talented, and, despite the injury issues, it should be able to squeeze Kansas early. The defensive line still has All-Americans and future NFL draft picks, despite missing a few guys.
Come out fast and do not give Kansas any life. Produce some scoreless stops and give this red hot offense the ball to bury Kansas quickly.