NORMAN — The change in Kenneth Murray was evident on the second play of Oklahoma’s win over Houston.
Cougars quarterback D’Eriq King threw a quick screen to Marquez Stevenson coming back toward King from the outside.
Stevenson was brought down almost immediately for a 3-yard gain after a quick reaction from Murray.
“In years past, he’s too flat and that guy cuts back inside him and he goes for a gain,” former Oklahoma linebacker and current Sooners radio analyst Teddy Lehman said.
“Instead, he had a much better pursuit angle and was able to make a play.