Things look a little different at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium now, but it was definitely a needed update.
OU added padding over the brick barrier behind the end zone at the stadium ahead of the Sooners hosting Ole Miss on Saturday. OU head coach Brent Venables mentioned a few weeks ago that this addition was likely coming after wide receiver Keontez Lewis crashed into the brick wall during the Sooners' last home game against Kent State on Oct. 4.
Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium gets update
Lewis was trying to catch an overthrown pass when he dove headfirst into the brick barrier on OU's second play against Kent State.