Through five games this season, there hasn’t been much to complain about if you are an Oklahoma Sooners fan. The one negative so far, though, has been the running game.
Last year, the Sooners had a top-10 running game. This year many thought the running game could be better. The offensive line had another year in the system, and they are deeper at the running back position. Instead, they are tied for 63rd in the nation.
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McKade Mettauer talked about the importance of winning the line of scrimmage with reporters after practice on Monday.
“This game always comes down to the line of scrimmage,” Mettauer said. “On both sides of the ball, offense and defense, the game is going to be decided on the line of scrimmage. So, if we’re able to move those guys and our defense is able to knock back that offensive line that has decided the game most years. I think it’s going to do the same this year.”
The last game and a half, the Sooners rushing attack saw a little bit of life. We started to see some holes that weren’t there early in the season. Marcus Major has started to find his footing running the ball.
The issue is we aren’t seeing the explosive runs we are used to seeing. Any time Oklahoma has busted a big run, it’s been called back for holding. That’s something they have to do a better job at on Saturday.
If they do, Oklahoma has a good chance of walking out of the Cotton Bowl with the Golden Hat.
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