Sad news: worst nightmare today happened to sooner we suffer….
While Arizona seems very focused about winning this game, it feels like Oklahoma is more focused on the big picture — in the midst of another roster turnover, a two-deep that’s been ravaged by the transfer portal and opt-outs, breaking in a new starting quarterback, transitioning to a new offensive coordinator, etc. Arizona coach Jedd Fisch’s roster retention has been impressive, while OU is up to 18 defections, including QB Dillon Gabriel. Giving Jackson Arnold his first career start against a talented and tough Arizona team seems like a big ask. The Sooners might try to lean on a power run game to make Arnold’s job easier, but with an overhauled offensive line, that seems sketchy. And Brent Venables and an Oklahoma defense that gave up chunks of yardage in the passing game all season faces a QB (Noah Fifita) who’s coming off a school-record 527 passing yards in a rivalry game.
