While it’s easy to exaggerate what the Oklahoma Sooners have done in the nonconference, what seems pretty clear about this team is that they have a different mentality in 2023.
They don’t look like a team that’s taking anyone lightly or looking past anyone.
After what happened a year ago, the veterans on this team will keep everyone focused and playing with a chip on their collective shoulder.
Cincinnati can run the ball. The Sooners look like a much-improved run defense. And that’s where this game will be won for the Sooners. Oklahoma is allowing just 2.3 yards per carry. While the pass rush may not be getting to the quarterback often, the defense looks ready to stop the run this season. [autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag] is playing as well as anyone in the country and young linebackers [autotag]Jaren Kanak[/autotag] and [autotag]Kip Lewis[/autotag] are getting better and better each week.
Offensively, the Bearcats can be beaten through the air. Like Stutsman, [autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag] is playing as well as any quarterback in the country and will help lead the Sooners to a big road win.
Oklahoma 48, Cincinnati 17
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