Target the Tight Ends and H-Backs
The Sooners have a nice trio of guys in Austin Stogner, Brayden Willis, and Jeremiah Hall to lean on for their dirty work and work in the middle of the field. Stogner’s the most gifted pass catcher, Hall may be the best blocker, while Willis is the best of both. Their usage or targets should increase in a game like this. Targeting them on bootlegs, designed rollouts, and finding the soft spot in zones would help this offense as they try to loosen up teams who try to eliminate the big play. They have the size to make plays others can’t, and their ability to play near the line of scrimmage can disguise the Sooners’ formations.
Make no mistake, this game won’t be easy. However, it’s very winnable for the Sooners. The defense will more than likely do their job, and it will be on the offense (like much of the year) to answer the call.
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