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Oklahoma Sooners stunned by Navy in Armed Forces Bowl

Oklahoma Sooners lose to Navy in Armed Forces Bowl after two-point conversion attempt falls short.

The Oklahoma Sooners jumped to a 14-0 lead on Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl, but the Midshipmen rallied over the final three quarters to upset the Sooners, 21-20.

Oklahoma led 14-7 at halftime, but Navy scored 14 second-half points, including the go-ahead touchdown with 4:34 to play. Even though OU had to punt the ball back to Navy, the Sooners got the ball back with 1:38 remaining.

[autotag]Michael Hawkins Jr.[/autotag], who had played well for much of the day, orchestrated a 13-play drive and hit Jake Roberts for a 10-yard touchdown to bring the Oklahoma Sooners within one.

Brent Venables took an aggressive approach. He went for the two-point conversion to try to win the game in regulation. However, the Sooners couldn’t get a receiver open for Hawkins to throw to, and he was sacked on.

Navy recovered the onside kick to close the game. Oklahoma finished 6-7 for the second time in three seasons under Venables.

Making his first start since the beginning of October, Hawkins led OU on scoring drives of 65 and 85 yards to take the 14-0 lead. Running back Gavin Sawchuk had his most productive day of the season with 13 carries for 67 yards and the game’s first touchdown. Hawkins hit Zion Kearney on a scramble drill for a 56-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead.

In the first quarter, the Sooners had the answer for what Navy was trying to do offensively. As the game wore on, the Midshipmen found some soft spots in the Sooners’ run defense. Quarterback Blake Horvath found a seam up the middle and raced away from the OU defense for a 95-yard touchdown run to tie the game in the third quarter.

Horvath gave Navy the lead with a 6-yard score with just under five minutes remaining.

Despite the loss, Hawkins showed substantial promise. He threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns. He completed 65% of his passes and ran for 61 yards. The true freshman had a long touchdown run called back due to a holding call and suffered a number of drops on the day.

Though he had been one of the bright spots of the final quarter of the season, [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] wasn’t a huge factor in the offensive game plan. He carried the ball six times for 21 yards and had two receptions for 24 yards.

True freshman [autotag]Ivan Carreon[/autotag] was a bright spot, catching a team-high seven passes for 72 yards and regularly moving the chains for the Oklahoma Sooners offense.

Defensively, the Sooners allowed Navy to rack up 226 yards rushing on 5.7 yards per carry. On multiple occasions, Oklahoma was out of position, and the secondary was caught with its eyes in the backfield as Navy receivers ran behind them wide open, leading to critical first downs.

It was a disappointing finish to a disappointing season for the Oklahoma Sooners who go into 2025 with much to prove. Venables, in particular, will be under fire.

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Keys to an Oklahoma Sooners win over Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl

What do the Oklahoma Sooners have to do to pull off a victory over Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl?

The Oklahoma Sooners face a unique challenge when they take on Navy (9-3). The Midshipmen’s latest win came against the 19th-ranked Army Black Knights, the AAC champion.

The Sooners (6-6) will be without key leaders from the 2024 season. Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman aren’t playing, opening the door for emerging stars to get more significant playing time.

Michael Hawkins Jr. will make his first start since Oct. 19 against South Carolina. He played against Maine and was 3 of 5 for 60 yards and ran three times for 30 yards in the win. He’ll throw to a young wide receiver group featuring Jacob Jordan, Zion Kearney, Zion Ragins and Ivan Carreon. How well they’re able to separate in this game could play a factor in Oklahoma’s success.

What does OU need to do to secure victory against Navy? Here are three keys to the game.

1. Control the Line of Scrimmage

The Navy Midshipmen have one of the best run games in the country. Heading into the Armed Forces Bowl, Navy ranks No. 6 in the nation in rushing yards per game. They will run the ball and run it a lot. They average 46 rushing attempts per game this season.

The Sooners’ defensive line has been a strength of the team. The unit was a force all season, slowing some of the best rushing attacks in the country. Though the linebacker crew will be without Danny Stutsman, the defensive front will be intact, making life far easier for the second- and third-level defenders.

The defensive tackle group of Damonic Williams, Da’Jon Terry, Jayden Jackson, Gracen Halton, David Stone and Markus Strong provide the stiffest test Navy has seen all season.

Oklahoma’s run game has been the best part of its offense over the last month. Jovante Barnes was running well before he was injured. Then Xavier Robinson hit his stride over the final few games, including a 100-yard, two-touchdown day against Alabama.

The Sooners will lean on the run game to take the pressure off a passing game that has been inconsistent in 2024.

Navy’s allowing 155 rushing yards per game and just over four yards per carry. The Sooners should be able to find success on the ground behind an improving offensive line.

2. Maintain Eye Discipline

The Navy triple option in and of itself will create a great deal of eye candy in the backfield to confuse the Sooners’ defense. Oklahoma has been really good against the run this season, ranking 11th nationally in rushing yards allowed. But they haven’t faced a run game like the Midshipmen bring to the table.

If the Sooners play assignment-sound football, they should be able to slow Navy’s run game. Kobie McKinzie will take over for Danny Stutsman at middle linebacker and he’ll be put to the test directing the Sooners defense.

3. Get in a Rhythm

Michael Hawkins Jr. is making his first appearance since the South Carolina game. The Sooners had a difficult time handling the Gamecocks pass rush, one of the best in the nation. Against Navy, OU’s offensive line should have more success protecting Hawkins. That should allow him an opportunity to get comfortable in the pocket and show off the arm talent that has new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle excited about the Sooners quarterback.

As much as OU will want to lean on the run game, the Sooners need to allow Hawkins the experience of throwing the football. The situation isn’t ideal with a young wide receiver group, but they were highly regarded four-star prospects coming out of high school and have an opportunity to head into the offseason on a high note with a good game.

Joe Jon Finley put together a strong game plan to help the Sooners beat Alabama. It would go a long way to his future offensive coordinator prospects if he can help his young quarterback find success and get his quarterback in a rhythm throwing the football.

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Oklahoma running back duo expected to enter transfer portal

Oklahoma Sooners running back duo expected to hit the transfer portal per reports.

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)

The winter [autotag]transfer portal[/autotag] has not yet opened, but a number of key Oklahoma Sooners are expected to enter. Former four-star wide receivers Jaquaize Pettaway and Nic Anderson are reportedly heading for the portal, as is former five-star recruit and 2024 starting quarterback Jackson Arnold.

Also expected to hit the transfer portal are running backs Kalib Hicks and Emeka Megwa, according to reports.

Hicks signed with the Oklahoma Sooners as part of the 2023 recruiting class out of Denton Ryan High School. He was a four-star prospect, according to On3, but never had a chance to put his skills to work on the field. He appeared in seven games over two seasons and recorded five carries for 25 yards during his time with the Sooners. He showed flashes during the 2024 spring game, breaking off a long run for a touchdown, but he was buried on the depth chart.

Megwa transferred to Oklahoma after spending time with the Washington Huskies. He has battled injuries throughout his career and recorded one carry with the Sooners in 2023.

The Oklahoma Sooners running back room was led by [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] and [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] throughout the 2024 season. True freshman [autotag]Taylor Tatum[/autotag] had some good moments but battled fumbling issues in 2024. Gavin Sawchuk had a strong 2023 season but struggled to get going in 2024. The Sooners are also bringing in an explosive runner in the 2025 recruiting class, Tory Blaylock.

If Oklahoma can get the offensive line going early in the 2025 season, the running back room will have a chance for better production.

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4-Star, In-state tight end prospect signs with the Oklahoma Sooners

Four-star prospect Trynae Washington out of Midwest City, Oklahoma signs with the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners have their tight end in the [autotag]2025 recruiting class[/autotag] after [autotag]Trynae Washington[/autotag] signed with the Sooners on the first day of the [autotag]early signing period[/autotag].

Washington is 6-foot-3 and weighs 205 pounds. He has the athleticism to be a difference-maker at the position in the passing game. He’ll need to add some more size to be able to block for the Sooners, but he can push for playing time as a slot tight end early in his Oklahoma career.

He joins former Carl Albert teammates [autotag]Marcus James[/autotag], [autotag]Trystan Haynes[/autotag], and [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag], furthering the Sooners pipeline into the powerhouse program from Midwest City.

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Stars Overall Position State
ESPN 4 — 20 6
Rivals 4 — 25 6
247Sports 3 — 21 (ATH) 7
247 Composite 4 344 15 (ATH) 6
On3 Recruiting 4 265 16 6
On3 Industry 4 321 19 6

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Hometown Midwest City, Oklahoma
Projected Position Tight End
Height 6-foot-3
Weight 205 pounds

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Oklahoma Sooners lose finale 37-17 to the LSU Tigers

The Oklahoma Sooners offense stagnated and the defense gave up a number of big plays in their 37-17 loss to the LSU Tigers.

There was a lot of optimism heading into the Bayou as the Oklahoma Sooners were looking to build off of a strong performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 13. But the LSU Tigers put together an impressive performance on offense and the Sooners weren’t able to respond in a 37-17 loss to the close the 2024 regular season.

The Oklahoma Sooners deferred to start the game and forced a punt on LSU’s opening drive of the game. But the Sooners offense struggled to get going and LSU was able to make something happen on their second drive of the game when Garrett Nussmeier found Kyren Lacy for an 18-yard touchdown.

Oklahoma punted the ball back on their next possession, but with LSU facing a third-and-10, Gracen Halton created pressure up the middle and as Garrett Nussmeier attempted to elude the rush, Halton swiped the ball away and R Mason Thomas recovered it and returned it for a game-tying score.

After the two teams traded punts, the game looked like it might turn in OU’s favor when Thomas beat projected first-round pick Will Campbell around the edge and hit Nussmeier, who landed hard on his throwing shoulder. But a big run from Caden Durham set up an LSU field goal to give them the 10-7 lead.

Oklahoma answered right back, though, as Jackson Arnold connected with J.J. Hester for a 50-yard strike to get the Sooners offense going. Arnold then picked up 28 yards on the ground, and Xavier Robinson punched it in for the two-yard score to give the Sooners a 14-10 lead.

But the lead was short-lived as Aaron Anderson took the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for the go-ahead touchdown.

Though OU answered with a field goal, the momentum was clearly in the hands of the Tigers.

Nussmeier returned to the game with just over two minutes remaining in the half, and after a few short passes to get the ball moving, the LSU quarterback hit Chris Hilton Jr. for a 40-yard touchdown with Eli Bowen in coverage.

Oklahoma elected to run out the clock to end the first half trailing 24-17.

The second half saw the Sooners punt on their opening possession. The Tigers then found another big pass play as Nussmeier connected with Hilton for another score, this time a 45-yard strike and again with Bowen in coverage.

That put the Sooners in a position they didn’t want to be in, forced to throw down multiple scores, and Arnold couldn’t create enough in the passing game to move the football. The LSU Tigers’ pass rush was simply able to tee off at that point with little concern for the Sooners’ passing attack.

And with that, the Oklahoma Sooners first season in the SEC ends with a whimper. There was a lot of hope after Oklahoma earned a big win over Alabama a week ago, but outside of the quarterback run game, the Sooners offense was back to their inconsistent ways.

Robinson suffered a groin injury during the game but he and the offensive line weren’t nearly as good this week as they were a year ago. The LSU Tigers defense held the Sooners to 277 total yards, with 167 coming on the ground. 75 of those rushing yards came from Arnold.

Through the air, Arnold was 14 of 21 for 110 yards in the loss. 50 of those yards came on the deep ball to Hester. Otherwise, Arnold had just 60 passing yards on his other 20 attempts, or just three yards per attempt.

For the game, LSU put up 395 total yards and were 8-of-17 on third and fourth down. Nussmeier, who battled back from the shoulder injury finished the game 22 of 31 for 277 yards and three touchdowns.

This wasn’t at all the performance that many were expecting after how well OU played a week ago against Alabama. But LSU provided a different challenge and Oklahoma couldn’t keep up with their passing attack.

The Sooners close the season 6-6 and have a lot of questions they’ll have to answer on the offensive side of the ball.

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Oklahoma Sooners vs LSU Tigers injury report: Key pieces slated to play in Week 14?

All the latest updates and news on Oklahoma’s injury report ahead of a Week 14 game vs. LSU Tigers. 

The Oklahoma Sooners are trending to have two key pieces to the offense available for their Week 14 clash with the LSU Tigers. Running back [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] and wide receiver [autotag]Brenen Thompson[/autotag] aren’t listed on the most recent injury report released on Friday night.

Barnes’ return provides another dynamic running threat to the Sooners offense. Prior to his injury, he was Oklahoma’s best player, sparking the emergence of their rushing attack. In his absence, [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] has taken the reigns at running back, culminating in his 100-yard, two-touchdown day in the win over Alabama. With both players set to be available for Oklahoma on the road against LSU, the Sooners can lean heavily into the running game.

Thompson has started every game this season for the Oklahoma Sooners. Though the receiving numbers won’t wow anyone, he provides a vertical threat in the passing game that defenses have to respect. As Oklahoma attempts to be more run-heavy, having Thompson available to stress the LSU secondary can help alleviate some of the pressure on the run game.

Let’s take a look at the updated Friday injury report for Oklahoma vs. LSU.

Oklahoma Sooners Injury Report

Player Position Status 11/29
Jayden Gibson WR OUT
Gentry Williams DB OUT
Geirean Hatchett OL OUT
Nic Anderson WR OUT
Kendel Dolby DB OUT
Jacob Sexton OL OUT
Jake Taylor OL OUT
Deion Burks WR OUT
Joshua Bates OL OUT
Jalil Farooq WR OUT
Caiden Woullard DE OUT
Kade McIntyre TE OUT
Andrel Anthony WR OUT

 

LSU Tigers Injury Report

Player Position Status 11/28
Jordan Allen S OUT
Harold Perkins Jr. LB OUT
JK Johnson CB OUT
Kyle Parker WR OUT
John Emery Jr. RB OUT
Princeton Malbrue DE OUT
Jacobian Guillory DT OUT
Garrett Dellinger OL Questionable
Jalen Lee DT Questionable
CJ Daniels WR Probable
Miles Frazier OL Probable

 Jovantae Barnes Injury Update

Jovantae Barnes was probable on the first two days of the injury report and looks slated to make his return for the Sooners against LSU. Barnes, along with Xavier Robinson should provide a nice 1-2 punch for the Sooners new run-heavy attack.

Brenen Thompson Injury Update

After being listed as questionable for the first two days of injury updates, Brenen Thompson wasn’t listed on the Friday evening update. He looks ready to play barring any setbacks, but look for true freshman wide receiver Zion Kearney to get more snaps.

Andrel Anthony Injury Update

Andrel Anthony initially was listed as questionable for the first two days of injury updates, but has been downgraded to out. He hasn’t played since Week 1 and is still trying to get fully back after suffering an ACL injury in the 2023 Red River Showdown.

Caiden Woullard Injury Update

Oklahoma will be without veteran defensive end Caiden Woullard this weekend after injuring his knee in the win over Alabama. That will provide more snaps for Adepoju Adebawore this week against LSU.

3 Oklahoma Sooners true freshmen to watch against LSU

Who are three freshmen to watch when the Oklahoma Sooners visit the LSU Tigers?

The Oklahoma Sooners and the LSU Tigers will meet in the final game of the regular season on Saturday night. OU is coming off a 24-3 upset win over the Alabama Crimson Tide last week, and they’re looking to get back-to-back high-level wins.

As [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag] and the Sooners hit the road to Baton Rouge, they’ll once again be turning to plenty of true freshmen to step up. Because of all of the injuries Oklahoma has faced this year, there have been plenty of members of the [autotag]2024 recruiting class[/autotag] who have played a ton of meaningful snaps. It’ll be no different against the Bayou Bengals, and here are three names to keep your eye on in Death Valley in Week 14.

1. Xavier Robinson, RB

In a matter of weeks, running back [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] has gone from buried on the depth chart and an afterthought to an integral piece of the present and future of the OU offense.

Robinson carried a big load against Alabama last week, and he’s in line to do so again against LSU this week. His bruising run style means he’s always falling forward, and it’s hard for the first tackler to bring him down.

The Carl Albert High School product didn’t look like a freshman against the mighty Crimson Tide, and OU will need that to be true against the Tigers this week as well.

2. Eddy Pierre-Louis, OL

Offensive lineman [autotag]Eddy Pierre-Louis[/autotag] didn’t play against Missouri, but he got some very good reps against Alabama, in a game where OU’s offensive line was able to control the action up front. He’s another player who figures to factor into this team’s future plans on the O-line.

Pierre-Louis plays a lot of right guard, a key spot with OU’s inside runs or gap scheme outside runs with pulling linemen. He played well against a very talented defensive front and will need to do so again if his number is called versus LSU this week.

3. Eli Bowen, DB

Cornerback [autotag]Eli Bowen[/autotag] did an excellent job against Alabama’s Ryan Williams a week ago. Now, he’s got another tough challenge matching up against LSU’s Kyren Lacy. Bowen has become inarguably the best corner on this football team, and his future in Norman is so bright.

Oklahoma’s secondary has been hit or miss for most of the 2024 season, but they were on last week, with Bowen playing a big role. The Tigers boast a dynamic passing attack that will test the Sooners vertically, meaning that the secondary will have to play very well again this week.

Oklahoma Duo earns SEC Weekly Honors after win over Alabama

Oklahoma Football’s Xavier Robinson and Febechi Nwaiwu earned SEC Weekly Awards for their performances against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Oklahoma Sooners put together an effective run-first, run-second, run-third offense on Saturday night in their win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Jackson Arnold and Xavier Robinson both ran for over 100 yards behind an offensive line that dominated the Alabama defensive front.

The Sooners ran for 257 yards on 50 attempts, good for 5.1 yards per carry. Due to their fantastic outing up front, Febechi Nwaiwu earned SEC Offensive lineman of the Week. Nwaiwu has been the one constant along the offensive line all season, starting every game while injuries kept a revolving door everywhere else on the line.

However, over the last few weeks, there’s been a bit more stability with Logan Howland at left tackle, Heath Ozaeta at left guard, Troy Everett at center and Spencer Brown at right tackle. It’s not surprising that as Oklahoma has settled into this combination up front, the production from the offensive one has been better. Continuity matters along the offensive line.

In addition to the offensive line improving along with more continuity, Xavier Robinson’s rise to lead the running back room has helped the run game a lot as well. And against the Crimson Tide, Robinson had a breakout performance, running for 107 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. He also had four receptions for 20 yards in the win, showing off his ability to be a bell cowback for the Oklahoma Sooners. Robinson earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors for his performance against Alabama.

Since the Maine game, Robinson’s carried the ball 33 times for 192 yards and three touchdowns. He also has six receptions for 73 yards. He’s averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 6.79 yards per touch this season.

Ahead of their regular season finale against the LSU Tigers, the Oklahoma Sooners will need their offensive line and Xavier Robinson to put together another strong performance down in the Bayou.

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3 Stars from Oklahoma’s 24-3 upset win over the Alabama Crimson Tide

Three stars from the Oklahoma Sooners upset of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Oklahoma stunned their fanbase, the SEC, and the college football world on Saturday night putting a stamp on the 2024 season with an upset over the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide 24-3. It was Alabama’s first visit to Norman since 2002.

There have been very few things to be excited about this season for Oklahoma football. Oklahoma dominated Alabama along the line of scrimmage for three hours. The Sooners’ season could end on a high note, depending on how they fare in Baton Rouge against LSU and how the Sooners perform in their bowl game.

Saturday’s win was a masterclass in desire, toughness, and physicality. The Sooners were the aggressors from the opening snap, and it didn’t stop until the clock read 0:00.

Oklahoma needed heroic performances to pull off this upset, and we wanted to highlight the three stars we thought lost pivotal to the win.

No. 1 Star – Jackson Arnold/Xavier Robinson

It would be a disservice to not include both Jackson Arnold and Xavier Robinson as the No. 1 star. The two combined for 43 carries, 238 yards, and two touchdowns. Robinson scored twice, but Arnold’s toughness as a runner showed the type of competitive fire we’ve come to expect from Oklahoma quarterbacks.

Robinson’s ability to run through contact as a freshman may be his best trait.  It looks even more impressive against a veteran Tide defense.

Joe Jon Finley routinely hit the right button for the offense and Arnold and Robinson rewarded his faith in the run game. With a dominant performance from the offensive line, the Sooners rode the run game to a monumental win.

No. 2 Star – Eli Bowen, Cornerback

The younger of the two Bowens, Eli, brother is entirely out of his five-star brother Peyton’s shadow. Eli has become one of the best freshman defensive players in the country.

Not only did he hold budding superstar freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams to two catches, but he did so by traveling with Williams most of the game. Wherever Williams lined up, Bowen was there, and the effectiveness never waned. When Bowen was in coverage on Williams, Alabama’s true freshman phenom had just one reception on four targets. The one catch went for 30 yards, but other than that, Bowen put the clamps on.

He completely shut down an entire facet of Alabama’s offense, which made Jalen Milroe’s job even more complicated, considering the Sooners had bottled up the run game.

Did we mention Bowen’s incredible interception? He read the play before Milroe even threw it and blew up the screen while picking off the pass in the process. That’s the highlight that will stand out, but Bowen put together a complete performance in coverage and in run support for the Oklahoma Sooners defense.

No. 3 Star – The Offensive Line

Bill Bedenbaugh’s finest work this season was on display last night. Whatever was said, practiced, or reviewed leading up to the game was flawless. The Sooners had a plan, and they executed it to perfection.

Clearly, the offensive brain trust watched what Vanderbilt did to Alabama earlier this season, and they wondered if they could do the same. It started with the boys up front who just beat up on the Alabama defensive line for 60 minutes. Even though the Crimson Tide knew the Sooners weren’t going to ask their quarterback to drop back and throw it 40 times, Alabama still struggled to stop the Sooners rushing attack. 

Oklahoma started the game with this offensive line combination

  • Left Tackle – Logan Howland
  • Left Guard – Heath Ozaeta
  • Center – Troy Everett
  • Right Guard – Febechi Nwaiwu
  • Right Tackle – Spencer Brown

The Sooners rotated in true freshman Eddy Pierre-Louis, too, and the aggression and movement they created didn’t drop off. Could this be the game that helps spark a massive step forward for the younger Sooners offensive linemen and something they can build on over the remainder of the season?

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Alabama head coach praises Jackson Arnold, Xavier Robinson

What did Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer have to say about Jackson Arnold and Xavier Robinson following Oklahoma’s win over the Crimson Tide.

The Oklahoma Sooners made their intentions clear on Saturday night in Norman. They planned to run the ball early and often against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Led by an improving offensive line, the Sooners put up 257 yards rushing on 50 attempts.

Quarterback [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag] led the way with 25 carries for 131 yards and [autotag]Xavier Robinson[/autotag] had 18 carries for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Both young Sooners showed great vision and toughness, continually churning out positive yardage.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer praised Oklahoma’s young stars for their efforts in the win.

“That was the story for them,” DeBoer said. “Those guys — inside, outside, different ways — just moving the chains and then hitting the explosives that they had. It seemed like they were always falling forward and again, there were explosive plays that they had. You’ve got to credit the toughness that they had. I think (Arnold) carried it over 20 times, both of them around that. Credit to those guys on staying with their game plan and doing what they needed to do to win.”

DeBoer’s made an impact at the collegiate level as an offensive guru. So he knows a good game plan when he sees one.

The Sooners had over 200 yards rushing in the first half and held a 10-3 lead at the break. The score could have been even more decisively in Oklahoma’s favor, but the Sooners missed opportunities to cash in on drives into Alabama territory in the first quarter.

However, Joe Jon Finley and the offensive staff stayed true to the game plan and continued to feed the running game. Even when things got a little stagnant in the third quarter, the Sooners were able to stick with the run game after the defense intercepted Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe on the Tide’s first two possessions of the second half.

It was a dominant performance in the running game, which was a site to see as the Sooners have struggled to keep the offensive line healthy and haven’t had much to speak of in the passing game.

Now the Oklahoma Sooners will look to build on it as they get ready for a tough road trip to Baton Rouge to take on the LSU Tigers.

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