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5 Oklahoma Sooners to watch on defense vs. Florida State

Oklahoma takes on Florida State in the Cheez-It Bowl. Here are five Sooners to watch come game time.

Oklahoma has arrived in Orlando and has been preparing for its matchup with the No. 13 Florida State Seminoles. The Seminoles represent one of the toughest teams Oklahoma will have faced this season and that’s only magnified by the fact that the Sooners will play without three starters on offense and one of their best defenders.

Starting tackles Anton Harrison and Wanya Morris will be out alongside star running back Eric Gray. The loss of defensive tackle Jalen Redmond is where we turn our focus.

Redmond, despite all the inconsistent performances by this defense, was one of the more disruptive forces throughout the season. Oklahoma takes on a very good Florida State offense that is led by dual-threat quarterback Jordan Travis and flanked by running back Trey Benson and wide receivers Johnny Wilson, Mycah Pittman, and Ontaria Wilson.

With no Redmond and a few other depth guys missing thanks to the transfer portal, Oklahoma will have its hands full. However, this opens the door for playmakers to step up on defense, which may provide a glimpse of Oklahoma’s defense in 2023 and beyond. Here are five defenders to watch as the Sooners take on the Seminoles.

Tale of the Tape: Leading Receivers – Michael Mayer vs. Ontaria Wilson

A tight end and a receiver with lackluster numbers. Will Sunday’s game look any different?

No one really knows what to expect at receiver for the season opener between Notre Dame and Florida State. The Irish’s most productive returning receiver is sophomore tight end Michael Mayer, which doesn’t exactly instill a lot of hope among the fanbase. Still, the Seminoles were one of the two opponents Mayer found the end zone against in 2020, so he at least has that going for him. The question is whether Jack Coan will consider him a go-to target for at least this opening game.

The Seminoles’ representative in this category, Ontaria Wilson, actually was their top receiver last season and actually plays the position. If you take a look at his numbers, you would think the best receiver for an ACC program would have a better showing. However, what you’re seeing is accurate, and Wilson topped 100 receiving yards only once. Yes, the Seminoles played only nine games, but these stats surely baffle even the most casual college football fan.