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Oklahoma Sooners running back Gavin Sawchuk (27) runs the ball during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
The Oklahoma Sooners have spent the week getting ready to take on the Tulane Green Wave in week three of the 2024 college football season.
After a 48-point victory over Temple in week one, the Sooners struggled in a four-point win over Houston in week two. As OU inches closer to SEC play, Brent Venables’ team needs to show marked improvement on Saturday, especially on offense.
The team has announced the five game captains for this week’s matchup with the Green Wave. Representing the offense are running back Gavin Sawchuk and offensive lineman Jacob Sexton. Representing the defense, OU has defensive lineman R Mason Thomas, linebacker Kobie McKinzie and defensive back Robert Spears Jennings.
Sawchuk has served as Oklahoma’s starting running back since the final third of last season. After a breakout last five games of 2023, he’s struggled so far in 2024, but there’s still time for him to find his rhythm.
Sexton is one of OU’s only healthy starting offensive linemen, as has been solid no matter where the coaching staff has him lined up. Capable of playing guard or tackle, he’s grown into one of the better players up front on an offensive unit that needs him to continue to lead this week.
Thomas has become a starter at defensive end this season, finally getting to show off his skills as a push rusher after dealing with injuries to begin his Sooners’ career. He’s been a reliable bookend up front on the OU defense early this season.
McKinzie is part of Oklahoma’s rotation at inside linebacker and is growing better and better with the more reps he gets on the defense. The…
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Author : Sooners Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-13 22:35:49
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