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OU mailbag: Which freshmen this year will flash and become real contributors to the team?

OU freshman edge rusher Jake Kreul gets ready for a drill during Saturday's spring practice on March 28, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

Every week, SoonerScoop’s George Stoia answers questions from subscribers about all things OU athletics. Here are this week’s answers, ranging from which true freshmen will contribute this season to how OU can make it back to the College Football Playoff. To ask George a question, sign up for SoonerScoop and reply to the weekly questions thread every Sunday.

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