No. 1 Star – Danny Stutsman, LB
This defensive unit’s leader, Danny Stutsman, showcased his improvements as a player Saturday night. He totaled 17 tackles (one shy of his career high), 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a QB hurry and a fumble recovery. He also led the Sooners in Pro Football Focus’ stops metric, which takes into account down and distance.
It was a masterclass of performance, and it felt like he was far and away the best player on the field.
Oklahoma would not have won that game without him, and seeing him fly around and dominate was a fun experience.
Stutsman was named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts.