The overall narrative about Oklahoma’s defense is starting to take a turn in the right direction after four outstanding performances. The stats back it up, and the film backs up the stats, too.
Oklahoma is finding an identity on the defensive side of the ball right now.
After they held Cincinnati to just six points at Nippert Stadium, Brent Venables’ defense returns home to the friendly confines of Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for a primetime kick against the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday.
Young redshirt freshman Rocco Becht leads the Cyclones. Becht looked good eviscerating Oklahoma State’s defense last week. He’s a wizard at evading pressure and completing passes under duress, and that skill will present Oklahoma with some challenges.
The Sooners should win this game if they are focused and locked in, but there are three keys for the Oklahoma Sooners defense to find success in week 5.