8timechamps
10/6/2014, 04:49 PM
Here's the rundown on Texas statistically:
Offense
Offensive Category
Yards Per Game
National Rank
Rushing Offense
134.4
94th
Passing Offense
184.8
102nd
Total Offense
319.2
114th
Defense
Defensive Category
Yards Allowed Per Game
National Rank
Rushing Defense
199.0
99th
Passing Defense
134.6
5th
Total Defense
333.6
29th
Having watched the Horns several times this year, the defense is without question the strength of this team. I didn't realize it until I looked at the statistics, but their run defense isn't as good as I thought it was, however, they make up for it with excellent secondary play. The offense is just not very good. Tyrone Swoopes is pretty consistent with the short passing game, but intermediate and beyond is where his accuracy really drops off. He is capable of running, but not on the same level as Knight, and would rather scramble to throw than leave the pocket and run.
The biggest issue for Texas so far has been their offensive line. They are on par with what we saw in Tennessee, if not worse. The play of the O-line has really hurt the Texas run game, and kept the talented back field from being very productive. Pass protection isn't much better, as they have allowed 10 sacks through 5 games.
On paper, OU is good enough to win by two touchdowns (or more), however, it will take the Sooners showing up prepared to play in order to win. As with any RRR, the records don't matter much. Also, as with any RRR, the team with the better QB almost always wins. Knight must put last week behind him and play more like he has early in the year. If he does that, and the team shows up Saturday prepared, the Sooners will win.
Offense
Offensive Category
Yards Per Game
National Rank
Rushing Offense
134.4
94th
Passing Offense
184.8
102nd
Total Offense
319.2
114th
Defense
Defensive Category
Yards Allowed Per Game
National Rank
Rushing Defense
199.0
99th
Passing Defense
134.6
5th
Total Defense
333.6
29th
Having watched the Horns several times this year, the defense is without question the strength of this team. I didn't realize it until I looked at the statistics, but their run defense isn't as good as I thought it was, however, they make up for it with excellent secondary play. The offense is just not very good. Tyrone Swoopes is pretty consistent with the short passing game, but intermediate and beyond is where his accuracy really drops off. He is capable of running, but not on the same level as Knight, and would rather scramble to throw than leave the pocket and run.
The biggest issue for Texas so far has been their offensive line. They are on par with what we saw in Tennessee, if not worse. The play of the O-line has really hurt the Texas run game, and kept the talented back field from being very productive. Pass protection isn't much better, as they have allowed 10 sacks through 5 games.
On paper, OU is good enough to win by two touchdowns (or more), however, it will take the Sooners showing up prepared to play in order to win. As with any RRR, the records don't matter much. Also, as with any RRR, the team with the better QB almost always wins. Knight must put last week behind him and play more like he has early in the year. If he does that, and the team shows up Saturday prepared, the Sooners will win.