Open the offense
Everyone knows Oklahoma needed to keep it basic for UTEP and Kent State. That’s fine and a reasonable approach. However, this week, the Sooners face a step up in competition. And with Big 12 play coming after Nebraska, it’s time Lebby starts showing the rest of the world why his offenses have been some of the best in college football for a few years now.
The production was fine against UTEP and Kent State, but the competition wasn’t the greatest. Against a Power Five defense with some nice defensive pieces, what can Lebby whip up if Nebraska commits to not letting Marvin Mims get loose?
Nebraska cornerback Quinton Newsome hasn’t allowed a touchdown in 141 coverage snaps this season. Either he’s been fortunate, or the sophomore cornerback is that good. We’ll lean to the latter, which already creates an opportunity for someone to step up if Mims is hounded all night.
This game will not be easy. At least not for the first two quarters. The Sooners’ depth and the ability to adjust at half may be the difference, but the keys to this game paint a crystal clear picture of how Oklahoma can make its way back to Norman with a win against an old foe.
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