O-line has best game of year, needed even more against Ol’ Miss
Big bounce back win on the road against South Carolina last Saturday after the Red River debacle. Even bigger was the run game that finally came to play, in what seemingly feels like the first time this year.
Tory Blalock emerged as RB 1 for the Sooners with over a hundred yards and a touchdown against the Gamecocks. Averaging 5 yards a carry is a great game against anyone, much less an SEC defense on the road.
The offensive line had its best performance of the season. And by doing so they took pressure off Mateer, allowing Oklahoma to control the line of scrimmage and Blaylock to work his magic.
I’m sure the Sooners went into this game knowing they had to start running the ball more effectively, as it’s pretty obvious Mateer isn’t 100% no matter what anyone says. They need to keep as much off his shoulders and hand as possible as he continues to fully heal.