Early Execution
Starting fast is a coach-speak cliche. Playing a complete game is more important. However, last year’s Sooners struggled with slow starts.
Can Oklahoma score on their first possession of the game?
When dealing with an experienced team, getting an early lead matters. To gain a mental edge in this game, you can’t let a road underdog gain an early advantage.
There were a few games in 2022 when the offense came out flat and couldn’t execute. Drops, penalties, or blown blocking assignments plagued OU. It would go a long way to determining this game if Oklahoma came right out with a stop and a score or a score if they get the ball first.
Let SMU know: This isn’t Louisiana Tech.