Oklahoma's offense isn't really built to take advantage of Michigan defensively though like Oregon was

Posted on September 6, 2026 at 01:14:41 PM by y2wolv

In fact, I'd argue that Oklahoma may be more winnable and Minny/Iowa could be more losable.

The strength of our team is the secondary, and OU's strength is Mateer's playmaking. However, he is also prone to turnovers, and he likely will put a couple in harm's way. OU also isn't going to pound the ball relentlessly.

I could see a world where UM puts together one real drive, gets a couple Mateer turnovers and eeks out a 20-16 type win.

On the other hand, I think Iowa and Minnesota got much harder. Those teams are basically better versions of WMU--veteran and good defenses that will stop the run, and on offense, be happy to grind it out.

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Oklahoma game reminds me a lot of Oregon 2007 - By jon September 6, 2026 at 01:02:25 PM
- Oklahoma's offense isn't really built to take advantage of Michigan defensively though like Oregon was - By y2wolv September 6, 2026 at 01:14:41 PM
  - Chip Kelly and healthy Dennis Dixon >> Arbuckle and Mateer* - By LewisBullox September 6, 2026 at 01:27:26 PM
- cleaning up the penalties and turnovers would be a big help - By DoctorD September 6, 2026 at 01:05:21 PM
  - I also think a lot of the OL stuff where guys weren't getting push was mental. The same guys were strong run blockers last year. They didn't get physically weaker.* - By Bluebuck September 6, 2026 at 01:08:26 PM
    - or imo they aren't mentally sharp. i didn't see much good o line play, often times they failed to ID the free rusher or downblocked needlessly instead of getting to 2nd level.* - By Daytripper September 6, 2026 at 01:10:33 PM
      - RBs weren’t hitting the holes or seeing them either. Hiter and Marshall were taking too long to get going* - By hambone September 6, 2026 at 01:32:15 PM

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Oklahoma's offense isn't really built to take advantage of Michigan defensively though like Oregon was