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Snap-count data: The Sooners shrink the rotations against Missouri

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November 10, 2024

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Snap-count data: The Sooners shrink the rotations against Missouri

COLUMBIA, Missouri — It’s all bad.

The Sooners fell to Missouri, 30-23, on Saturday night, dropping them to 5-5 on the season and 1-5 in conference play. They now head into a bye week before ending with a two-game stretch against Alabama and LSU, putting their 25-year bowl streak in serious jeopardy.

With a lot on the line, the Sooners cut the rotation on both sides of the ball against Missouri. Here’s a look at how the snaps and performance grades shook out, per Pro Football Focus.

(Editor’s note: The offense played 62 snaps. The defense played 74).

OFFENSIVE SNAP COUNTS

QUARTERBACK

Jackson Arnold — 62 snaps (35.7 performance grade)

RUNNING BACK

Taylor Tatum — 29 (60.5)

Xavier Robinson — 26 (74.2)

Sam Franklin — 9 (54.5)

WIDE RECEIVER

Deion Burks — 55 (52.8)

Brenen Thompson — 54 (51.7)

JJ Hester — 42 (52.4)

Jalil Farooq — 27 (55.1)

Zion Ragins — 3 (54.1)

Jacob Jordan — 1 (57.9)

Ivan Carreon — 1 (60.0)

OFFENSIVE LINE

Spencer Brown — 62 (70.3)

Heath Ozaeta — 62 (63.7)

Troy Everett — 62 (59.4)

Febeci Nwaiwu — 62 (58.3)

Logan Howland — 62 (54.2)

DEFENSIVE SNAP COUNTS

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

Gracen Halton — 39 (53.8)

Damonic Williams — 37 (74.4)

Jayden Jackson — 32 (52.6)

Da’Jon Terry — 21 (57.6)

David Stone — 8 (58.9)

DEFENSIVE END

R Mason Thomas — 53 (73.4)

Ethan Downs — 50 (67.2)

Trace Ford — 26 (64.5)

Caiden Woullard — 23 (66.4)

LINEBACKER

Danny Stutsman — 74 (74.2)

Kip Lewis — 44 (50.9)

Dasan McCullough — 36 (56.6)

Sammy Omosigho — 22 (67.2)

Kobie McKinzie — 16 (68.2)

Lewis Carter — 4 (79.6)

CORNERBACK

Eli Bowen — 70 (63.4)

Jacobe Johnson — 38 (58.3)

Woodi Washington — 27 (55.9)

Dez Malone — 25 (69.2)

Kani Walker — 15 (66.0)

SAFETY

Billy Bowman — 74 (70.2)

Robert Spears-Jennings — 51 (64.9)

Peyton Bowen — 29 (67.3)

TAKEAWAYS

— There’s two guys who standout in a positive way. The first one is Xavier Robinson.

The true freshman was nowhere near the running back rotation through the first nine games. He played 12 snaps in those first nine games and eight of them came against Maine. But with Jovantae Barnes surprisingly not traveling with the team, and Gavin Sawchuk not being available, the depth at running back was depleted. Taylor Tatum got the start and turned eight carries into 25 yards. Sam Franklin got a carry for three yards.

But it was Robinson who was the standout. He not only had the highest performance grade on the offense, but he led the team in carries (9), rushing yards (56) and yards per carry (5.2). And the wildest part is that Robinson had just two carries before the Sooners force fed him in the fourth quarter, which eventually led to Taylor Tatum‘s touchdown pass to Jackson Arnold.

His performance on Saturday, and against Maine, is enough to question why Robinson hadn’t played a bigger role earlier in the season.

— The other guy is Danny Stutsman. He played every snap and finished with 19 tackles, 12 more than anyone else. He had the highest tackling grade (87.4) and the highest run-defense grade (80.9).

It’s been a rough season, but Stutsman has played his guts out.

— The Sooners really cut down on the rotation on both sides of the ball. The defense played 23 guys. The offense played 18. That meant little or no playing time for young guys like Michael Boganowski, Jaydan Hardy, Zion Ragins, Ivan Carreon, Zion Kearney, David Stone, Eddy Pierre-Louis and Isaiah Autry-Dent.

— Again, no snaps for Kalib Hicks and Jaquaize Pettaway. If Hicks can’t play in a game where both Barnes and Sawchuk are out, then that signals that he is far, far away from ever seeing the field in a meaningful way.

— Deion Burks and Jalil Farooq made their returns, with Burks playing nearly every snap. However, Farooq played just 27 snaps and didn’t play much in the second half.

Farooq mentioned after the game that there was a plan to limit his reps.

— Speaking of that, Farooq and Burks returning apparently put an end to the Jacob Jordan era. The walk-on played just one snap, and he narrowly dropped a pivotal third-down target.

However, considering he was the most consistent part of OU’s passing offense the last three weeks, it was peculiar to see him on the sidelines for most of the game.

— Jacobe Johnson and Eli Bowen again got the start at cornerback. Johnson (38 snaps) again nearly outsnapped Kani Walker (15 snaps) and Dez Malone (25) combined.

— With Jacob Sexton, Jake Taylor and Michael Tarquin out, the Sooners played the Howland-Ozaeta-Everett-Nwaiwu-Brown unit for all 62 snaps. Brown finished with the highest grade of that bunch, though that doesn’t necessarily match the eye test.p

— Arnold (15 of 24 completions, 74 yards, 0 TD) finished with a 35.7 grade, the fifth-lowest grade among FBS quarterbacks in Week 11. His 30.3 passing grade ranked fourth lowest.

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Scouting Future Saints: Missouri edge rusher Zion Young

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March 29, 2026

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Scouting Future Saints: Missouri edge rusher Zion Young

Edge rusher turned out to be a strong position for the New Orleans Saints last season. Saints edge rushers combined for 28.5 sacks in 2025, with Chase Young and Cameron Jordan accounting for 20.5 sacks and 52 pressures. Jordan is currently a free agent and will be in his 16th season if he does return. This leads most believing that the team will pursue a young edge rusher in the draft. One option could be Missouri Tigers pass rusher Zion Young if this happens. Young is one of a handful of talented edge defenders that could still be on the board midway through the second day. Here is a closer look at the profile of perhaps one of the more underrated defenders in the 2026 NFL Draft class.

Zion Young bio

Position: Edge
College: Missouri Tigers
Height: 6-feet, 6 inches
Weight: 262 pounds

Out of Westlake High School in Georgia, Young initially committed to the Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten. He’d see limited playing time during eight games in 2022 but still managed a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss among 21 total stops. Young was much more involved for the Spartans in 2023, recording 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He’d enter the transfer portal after that season, landing with the Missouri Tigers in the SEC.

A stout Missouri defense was strengthened with Young’s addition. He contributed 2.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss among his 42 total stops in 2024. Last season, Young solidified his attention from NFL scouts. He led the Tigers with 16.5 tackles for loss, second best in the SEC, in addition to 6.5 sacks. Those numbers earned him 1st Team All-SEC honors.

Strengths

Prototype size and length for both 3-4 and 4-3 fronts
Displays good power and leverage on contact
Strength to muscle through double-teams
Sets the edge extremely well against the run
Keeps blockers off–balance with combination of speed and power
Sets up inside moves with good arm extension

Weaknesses

Inconsistent pass rush production
Lacks refined counter moves
Not a great bend around the outside of tackles
Must do a better job at disengaging for pursuit
Questionable agility for a stand-up edge rusher

Zion Young 2026 draft outlook

Most predictions have Young being selected in the second or third round. He does have the power and upside to be a surprise first round selection for the right scheme. While his agility and athleticism creates some questions, there is little doubt that he has the raw power and tenacity to be a defensive contributor.

New Orleans is expected to add an edge rusher within the first two days of the draft. With an emphasis on an improved run defense, Young could be a welcomed addition to their system as a strong side defender. Young’s upside as a pass rusher would govern how much he plays early, but he would likely be an immediate part of any defensive rotation along the outside.

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Thousands show up to protest current administration at ‘No Kings’ rally in Kansas City, Missouri

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March 28, 2026

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Thousands show up to protest current administration at ‘No Kings’ rally in Kansas City, Missouri

KSHB 41 reporter Lily O’Shea Becker covers Franklin and Douglas counties in Kansas. Share your story idea with Lily.

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Thousands showed up to Mill Creek Park on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri, in a wave of protests across the country criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.

Thousands show up to protest current administration at KCMO ‘No Kings’ rally

Multiple protesters told KSHB 41 News they participated in the protest because they feel like it is the only way their voices can be heard.

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Sharon

“Congress is not working for us,” said Sharon, a protester at Mill Creek Park. “I have called my Congress people numerous times.”

It was the third wave of ‘No Kings’ protests across the country since June 2025.

“I’ve been here for each of the ‘No Kings,’ and I’ll admit that I’m frustrated that I have to be back here again,” protester Carter Taylor said.

Taylor is a teacher for Kansas City Public Schools with AFT Local 691, and she said she showed up to represent her students.

“I hope that everyone here doesn’t just stay here today — that they donate to food banks, that they check in on their public schools,” Taylor said.

Screenshot 2026-03-28 at 5.35.36 PM.png — Protesters marched on the Country Club Plaza in a wave of No Kings protests across the country on March 28, 2026.

Protesters held signs critiquing the current administration’s stances on tariffs, ongoing wars and immigration enforcement, among other things.

Screenshot 2026-03-28 at 5.24.48 PM.png — Lonnie Beattle

“It means that people care,” protester Lonnie Beattle said. “People care about what’s going on in this country, and people are not happy with what’s going on in the country.”

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Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 27, 2026

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March 28, 2026

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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 27, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 27 drawing

13-27-28-41-62, Mega Ball: 16

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 27 drawing

Midday: 1-2-5

Midday Wild: 5

Evening: 1-5-9

Evening Wild: 6

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 27 drawing

Midday: 4-9-8-1

Midday Wild: 7

Evening: 6-7-3-3

Evening Wild: 6

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 27 drawing

Early Bird: 10

Morning: 10

Matinee: 03

Prime Time: 15

Night Owl: 09

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 27 drawing

08-15-18-25-29

Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.

To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:

Ticket Redemption

Missouri Lottery

P.O. Box 7777

Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777

For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.

For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.

When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

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