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Dave: Offense at generational low, but defense gives Sooners (small) chance

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Last weekend as part of Homecoming at the University of Oklahoma, my college class of 30 years ago
had a reunion.

It was an exciting two days of seeing great friends, reminiscing about times past and
catching up in the present. It was a wonderful and joyous time.

Then we went to the football game…

It’s hard to fathom the depths of how low the Sooner offense has plummeted. Not only are they
struggling to break single digits, but they’re also now giving away points to the other team.

With just over five minutes having gone by in the game, South Carolina was up 21-0. Oklahoma’s first three drives went like this. Interception, fumble with a scoop and score and a pick six. Just like that, Gamecocks by 21 points. And their offense had gained a grand total of 42 yards. Game over.

Michael Hawkins Jr. was overwhelmed by the SC pass rush and replaced by Jackson Arnold after his three turnovers. I probably shouldn’t say his turnovers. The entire offense and offensive coaching staff are on the hook for the disaster we have seen on that side of the ball this season.

Injuries or not, this just can’t happen at the University of Oklahoma. And it has now cost Seth Littrell his job.

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Early turnovers, poor offense lead to Sooner beatdown

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Three first quarter turnovers by freshman QB Michael Hawkins lead to 21-point deficit the Sooners were unable to overcome in their 35-9 loss to South Carolina, despite bringing previously benched Jackson Arnold under center to finish the game.

Hawkins threw an interception on the first play from scrimmage. His later fumble was picked up for a South Carolina score. Then he threw a pick -six.

The Gamecocks put the game away before halftime, on a 33-yard pass from QB LaNorris Sellers to Joshua Simon to put South Carolina at a 32-3 lead at halftime.

Oklahoma’s defense held South Carolina to just three points in the remaining 30 minutes of play, but valiant defensive efforts were not enough, given the Sooners’ anemic offense. The Oklahoma offensive line gave up a school record nine sacks.

The Sooners are now 4-3, and 1-3 in the SEC. The OU offense has now only scored three touchdowns in the last three games.

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Dave: Sooner Magic turns out ‘Fool’s Gold’

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I unfortunately may have found a downside to “Sooner Magic”. And I think the downside is that
sometimes it may provide a false sense of security.

I’m sure after the Auburn game a lot of people ,including myself, felt better about our chances moving forward. We had just gone into our first SEC road game with a true freshman at quarterback and won. Everything is going to be fine!

But when you look closer at that contest, Auburn beat us in almost every statistical category except the scoreboard. Almost 200 more total yards, 15 more first downs, and over 10 more minutes in time of possession. Ifthe Tigers just kept running the ball in the fourth quarter, they most likely win.

But one mistake from the Auburn quarterback and the Sooners come out on top. And again, we start feeling good about our season. But Auburn is not a good team. They are now 2-4 on the year with three home losses.

The Sooner offense could not sustain drives. The defense gave up almost 500 yards of total offense. And after two weeks of feeling good about ourselves, we found out that “Sooner Magic” can sometimes be “Fool’s Gold”.

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