Sooners defense leads the way: 3 stars in Oklahoma’s win over the SMU Mustangs

Oklahoma took down SMU 28-11 on Saturday behind some stifling defense. We broke down our three stars for the game.

Andrel Anthony, WR

On a day when offense seemed complicated for the good guys, Andrel Anthony stood out.

Anthony led the Sooners with seven catches for 76 yards and a touchdown, helping display one significant development.

Offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby and quarterback Dillon Gabriel trust Anthony, and it’s helping fill the void left by Marvin Mims. Of Anthony’s seven receptions, five went for first downs. He was clutch for the Sooners on Saturday evening.

The production will have to come for it to feel like he’s replacing Mims, but their insistence on getting him the ball is a telling sign. Anthony’s Oklahoma career is off to a great start.

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