OU has been elite analytically this season. Seems like that staff is pretty advanced in that department in terms of down to down play calling, success rates and EPA etc. (BV mentioned it in his presser this week).
Defensively: With no Verdon and still some youth at LB I expect Gabriel and Co. to put some stress on Nikkel and the LBs in coverage. Purchase will also be tested after his poor performance last game. Need to find a way to generate pressure or else we will get picked apart. I expect us to limit them on the ground.
Offensively: Sounding like it will be another heavy dose of passing, this OU DLine is nasty, so Rocco will likely get hit a few times. He has been really good in maneuvering the pocket, but will need to be exceptional at that today. Will be the toughest test in terms of pass pro for this OL.
Hoping we keep it within reach and catch OU looking ahead - even in a night game. Let’s keep some momentum going into next week at JTS vs TCU, will be a great atmosphere.
30-17 OU