Biggest Storylines on Defense
Heading into the 2015 season, some of the biggest questions Oklahoma is facing are defensively. Even with 8 starters returning from the 2014 squad, the Sooners are largely inexperienced. While Akron probably won't put up more than a touchdown or two on Saturday, it'll be good to get a look at how the defense looks before a Week 2 contest in Knoxville.
The Return of Frank Shannon - After missing the entire 2014 season due to suspension, Oklahoma's leading tackler from 2013 will make his highly anticipated return to action on Saturday, although it will not be as a starter.