Danny Stutsman, LB
Week by week Danny Stutsman is becoming the heart of the Oklahoma Sooners defense.
His personality and energy are unmatched, but his play this season has been even better. He’s flying around the field, directing his teammates, and making plays in the backfield.
Against Nebraska, he’ll be at the forefront of trying to stop Nebraska running back Anthony Grant and quarterback Casey Thompson. Coming off a game where Stutsman recorded 12 tackles, one sack, and four tackles for loss, it seems like a safe bet that he’s trending from good to great. Great players show up in games like this.
Come Saturday, we’ll find out what Danny Stutsman’s all about.
Jeffery Johnson, DT
If Anthony Grant will be held in check, it’ll start up front. Jeffery Johnson will be tasked with being a physical presence at the point of attack against Nebraska’s offensive line.
Nebraska’s offensive line isn’t great, but they look much better moving people in the run game than they do as pass protectors. Grant is averaging over six yards per carry and has 428 yards and five rushing touchdowns.
Johnson, along with his other defenders upfront, will have their hands full. Getting off blocks is paramount.