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MMI: Sooners Defense Shines on Saturday

by: Josh McCuistion09/12/23Josh_Scoop
NCAA Football: Southern Methodist at Oklahoma
Sep 9, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oklahoma’s 28-11 win over SMU consisted of a lot of big-time performances. However, it also had a number of plays that show signs of real growth for the Sooners. From some young defensive stars to an offense that found it’s feet late in the game, there was plenty for the Monday Morning Idiot to break down.

Monday Morning Idiot: SMU

One of the standouts of the week was undoubtedly emerging star Peyton Bowen who had a punt block as well as a huge pass break-up. During his weekly meeting with the media Sooners defensive coordinator Ted Roof discussed his young standout safety.

“We’ve learned that football really makes sense to him,” Roof said. “He’s very instinctive. He’s got a lot of pride in his performance. The moment’s not too big for him. Just put me in coach. Tell me what to do and I’ll do it. He’s that guy. He’s got a high ceiling and a really bright future.”

On the other side of the ball the Sooners struggled with a personnel package involving Jackson Arnold. Offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby came away with positive reviews of his young star at the psoition.

“But I thought he did a really nice job of playing tough and playing physical,” Lebby said. “Obviously, we wanna convert on the fourth-and-one. That’s a situation where we had opportunities to get it on second and third down and didn’t. He gets put back in that situation. Mentioned this after the game, but that’s just invaluable experience for him. So just proud of his toughness and his mindset right now.”

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