For as disappointing as the final 30 minutes of last week’s 40-35 win for the Oklahoma Sooners was, this week should provide OU an opportunity to get their confidence back before their matchup with Nebraska next week.
It was a lifeless effort for much of the second half from the Sooners, who Lincoln Riley admitted, didn’t have their mind right coming out after the half.
Western Carolina will provide some interesting challenges, especially in the form of quarterback Rogan Wells. An experienced quarterback, Wells has the athleticism to make plays with his legs, much like we saw with Michael Pratt last week. If the Sooners struggle to contain the Catamounts signal-caller, it could pose a problem for the Sooners’ defense.
And it’s not just the defense that needs to bounce back. The offense was good but lacked a killer instinct to put Tulane away. They settled for five Gabe Brkic field goals, and that won’t be good enough when they get into conference play. The Sooners have to score touchdowns. For as good as their defense is, kicking field goals isn’t going to cut it.
Let’s take a look at how our staff here at Sooners Wire thinks this game will go with our week two staff predictions.
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