WRAP UP!
Oklahoma missed on 15 tackles last week per Pro Football Focus. While Kansas State doesn’t possess the arsenal of playmakers to capitalize on OU’s sloppy tackling, Texas absolutely does.
Running back Bijan Robinson has already forced 51 missed tackles in just five weeks, and his 3.6 yards after contact routinely keeps the offense on the field.
But it isn’t just Robinson that can make the Sooners pay for poor tackling technique. Converted running back Jordan Whittington is dangerous in the open field and has the right combination of strength and elusiveness to turn routine catches into game changers.
Jordan Whittington can be THAT DUDE at Texas — or anywhere for that matter. He was a five-star and No. 2 ATH in the 2019 class. pic.twitter.com/H41F8gcOV6
— RJ Young (@RJ_Young) September 4, 2021
If a Sooner has trouble bringing down the ball carrier, pin his knees together and wait for help. Big plays from broken tackles could prove to be the backbreaker for Alex Grinch’s defense if this game becomes as close as everyone expects it to be.