Threat assessment: Which Green Wave could give the Sooners trouble on Saturday?

Since 2017, season openers in the Lincoln Riley era have led to big Sooners’ wins. Here are the Green Wave that could make things interesting in Norman.

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Larry Brooks, CB

The Sooners have too many weapons at receiver for Brooks to shut down OU’s passing game. However, the veteran corner has what it takes to be in the right place at the right time. Brooks led the Green Wave in pass breakups (3), interceptions (3), and fumble recoveries (2) in 2020.

A complete corner that can do more than cover, Larry Brooks also forced a fumble and logged 58 tackles last year. He’s a cog in the Tulane defense and a player who could stand out on Saturday.