The Oklahoma Sooners look to maneuver to 5-0 on the season after they tackle Kent State on Saturday afternoon in Norman. The Sooners are one of the 10 best teams in the nation and can be taking up a staff that ranks in the backside 10 in most metrics in school soccer.
It’s a mismatch on paper, however Oklahoma nonetheless has to maintain enterprise on the offensive facet of the ball to go get the win.
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While the Sooners’ protection has been elite, Oklahoma’s offense has left somewhat to be desired. They’ve turned the ball over and have not run it properly. This week offers a possibility for the Sooners to get proper forward of an SEC slate that may characteristic some powerful contests.
What are the keys to the sport on offense? Let’s have a look.
More: 3 defensive keys for the Oklahoma Sooners against the Kent State Golden Flashes
1. Run the Rock
Though there’s somewhat buzz round switch operating again Jaydn Ott heading into Week 6, look for Tory Blaylock to nonetheless get the begin. Regardless of who leads the staff in carries, the Sooners have to dominate on the floor to achieve some confidence in the dashing assault heading into the Red River Showdown.
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On the season, Kent State is permitting 256.3 dashing yards per sport and allowed 498 yards dashing to the Florida State Seminoles. Florida State’s a greater operating staff than Oklahoma’s been, however there can be alternatives for the Sooners to search out some success on the floor.
Get Ott going, proceed to feed true freshman Tory Blaylock, and hammer away with Jovantae Barnes and Xavier Robinson to take a few of the workload off of quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr.
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2. Make Mike Efficient
The greatest method to get a younger quarterback assured is to search out some simple throws for them early in the sport. Michael Hawkins Jr. can be making his first begin since the Armed Forces Bowl. He’s had 9 months to take a seat behind John Mateer and study from Ben Arbuckle. Now it is time to showcase Hawkins’ abilities.
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He’s acquired a fast launch and an enormous arm. Get him going early with some fast, high-percentage throws to let him settle into the rhythm of the sport. Force Kent State to respect what’s taking place beneath after which take the high off the protection to search out some chunk performs down the discipline.
3. Find Some Big Plays
The Oklahoma Sooners are at their greatest after they can push the ball down the discipline. Deion Burks, Isaiah Sategna, and Jaren Kanak are capable of make performs down the discipline in the passing sport. With Javonnie Gibson coming again and Keontez Lewis’ work on the outdoors, the Golden Flashes will not be capable of cowl everybody.
That’s going to create some alternatives for Hawkins to indicate off his massive arm and launch some bombs down the discipline.
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