Fast Start
Lincoln Riley and his program are taking their show on the road for the first time this year. Technically, the Sooners were the road team when they played Tulane in Norman, Oklahoma, but this is an actual road game. Even more notably, their first true road game since 2019. 2020 forced most venues to limit capacity in some sort due to COVID-19 concerns. The stadium will be packed, and it will be rocking Saturday afternoon. The crowd noise and atmosphere could make things challenging for an offense that has struggled mightily all year.
Starting fast and removing the crowd from the game is a must if they want to come out and win. A touchdown drive early is paramount, and the Sooners have scored on their opening possession every game except against Tulane. It’s about setting the tone and letting them know you are not here to mess around.