What are some things you'd like to see OU accomplish vs. SMU, and what's your score prediction?
The main thing I'd like to see is OU controlling the trenches. I'd like to see the offensive lineman control the line. Impose their will against the SMU defensive front led by former OU DL coach Calvin Thibodeaux. And the defensive line needs to pressure the QB for all 60 minutes, while also bottling up the run. SMU has a solid QB. But if we shut down the run and pressure the QB, he's going to make mistakes that we can capitalize on.
Score prediction: 45-21 OU
Pressure on the QB. We don't necessarily needs SACKS per se...but I'd really like to see the pressure ratcheted up against better competition.
YARDS PER RUSH. A dismal 3.8 against Arky St. was...in all honesty...a little pathetic. I'd like to see us up over 5 yards per with some break aways.
G-Freaky getting wild again. I'd have that kid all over the field with the afterburners ON.
Finally I'd like to see Arnold take the majority of snaps in the 4th quarter. I think if we were up 20+ points, I don't see what it would hurt.
Score prediction: 45-17 OU
BOOMER!