Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers
The name of the game for this defense is splash plays. Tackles for loss, forced fumbles and interceptions. There haven’t many to write home about the last few weeks.
A Kansas team with a turnover margin of just plus-1 is very likely to see that go down when facing a ball-hungry Oklahoma team. Turnovers are a cure for a lot of defenses who find themselves in a funk. Watch how the team responds if they can force a couple on Saturday.
Continue to play Latrell McCutchin
Latrell McCutchin is playing really good football right now, and it’s become very noticeable. He finished tops in coverage grade against TCU per PFF, forced a fumble and was seldom out of position. With all the young corners, the busts and big plays in coverage can be a thing, but you have to throw corners into the fire and watch them come out of it polished.
Until DJ Graham and Woodi Washington return, the Sooners will need McCutchin to continue showing up.
With what looks to be a one-sided affair on paper, the worst thing the Sooners defense can do Saturday is not show up and play hard. If they show up and look like they care they should be able to string together a very solid performance and move on to Texas Tech.
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