When the Oklahoma Sooners (4-0) have the ball this weekend versus the Baylor Bears (3-1), Lincoln Riley should call upon the running game early and often, and rightfully so. OU’s rushing attack is a strength (provided the OL continues to improve following some offseason position changes) that should match up incredibly well against BU’s porous run defense, and therein lies the largest advantage that can lead the Sooners to a pristine 5-0 record heading into OU-Texas week.
In last year’s trip to Waco, Oklahoma rushed for a season-high 342 yards. While Baylor’s rush defense has improved marginally from then to now, the Sooners’ rushing attack is just as strong, if not stronger.