From an article I read over on SBNation:
Oklahomaās defensive reputation under Bob Stoops already took some hits when he brought back his little brother Mike Stoops and edged Brent Venables to Clemson. OUās defense fell as low as 55th in 2016 S&P+, while Clemson became an annual top-10 defense.
But after Bob retired, the 2017 Oklahoma defense went off the rails, finishing 101st in S&P+ (as Clemson ranked No. 2).
Entering 2018, Mike Stoopsā defense loses top pass-rusher Obo Okoronkwo, leading tackler LB Emmanuel Beal, both starting safeties, and talented DT DuāVonta Lampkin. The 2018 Soonersā overhaul on defense will rely heavily on sophomores and freshmen, with Kiffinās Owls serving as the first test.
OUās a three-TD favorite and expected to be in Playoff contention again, but limiting the Owls would inspire some needed confidence in this defense.
I"m not sure if this is still accurate. Recently, the opening line was Oklahoma -23 vs. Florida Atlantic.
Do you see OU beating them by more than three touchdowns?
Oklahomaās defensive reputation under Bob Stoops already took some hits when he brought back his little brother Mike Stoops and edged Brent Venables to Clemson. OUās defense fell as low as 55th in 2016 S&P+, while Clemson became an annual top-10 defense.
But after Bob retired, the 2017 Oklahoma defense went off the rails, finishing 101st in S&P+ (as Clemson ranked No. 2).
Entering 2018, Mike Stoopsā defense loses top pass-rusher Obo Okoronkwo, leading tackler LB Emmanuel Beal, both starting safeties, and talented DT DuāVonta Lampkin. The 2018 Soonersā overhaul on defense will rely heavily on sophomores and freshmen, with Kiffinās Owls serving as the first test.
OUās a three-TD favorite and expected to be in Playoff contention again, but limiting the Owls would inspire some needed confidence in this defense.
I"m not sure if this is still accurate. Recently, the opening line was Oklahoma -23 vs. Florida Atlantic.
Do you see OU beating them by more than three touchdowns?
