It may have taken a suspension and a disqualification of other linebackers to get him on the field, but walk-on Caleb Gastelum has shown he has the mettle to play for the Sooners.
Gastelum played well in both last week’s game when Frank Shannon was sidelined and Jordan Evans was disqualified. He stepped in against Tulsa and lead the defense with eight tackles, one sack and one interception. After the game Coach Bob Stoops announced Gastelum was a walk-on no more — he was awarded a scholarship.
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Sterling Shepard had 177 yards in receiving. But, WR Durron Neal also had a huge game with 99 combined receiving and rushing yards. Both will be key on Saturday against Tennessee.
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Linebacker Geneo Grissom has managed to find his way to the end zone twice in the last three games. He intercepted a Tulsa pass and ran it back 38 yards to bring the Sooner lead to 45-7. He last scored in the Sugar Bowl.
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Over all the Sooner defense played well. But, the secondary did get exposed by Tulsa in the second half. That was after losing Zack Sanchez to injury. If there is any question mark on defense going into the Tennessee game, that will be it
Tennessee QB Justin Worley has thrown back to back 200-yard games. Against Arkansas State he tied a career-high in attempts with 38, matching the mark set against Utah State. Worley hit on his first nine passes, finishing 9-10 in the opening quarter.
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OU students will join Stoops and the football team at the first “Rah Rally” on Thursday at in the McCasland Field House at the conclusion of the OU-Arkansas Little Rock volleyball game, which starts at 7 pm. It is the first of a series of pep rallies to precede home games this season.
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