Dec 7, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Nik Bonitto (35) tackles Baylor Bears quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) during the first quarter in the 2019 Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
A prime reason why the Oklahoma football defense is performing better than a year ago is the pass rush and run defense from the guys upfront.
Head coach Lincoln Riley made the point in his weekly press conference this week that great team defense is as much a factor of great defensive performance as anything.