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Sooners fans see new RB1 as Tory Blaylock earns SEC award

Sooner Nation almost immediately realized what the Oklahoma Sooners have in freshman running back Tory Blaylock, but now others are also taking notice.

Blaylock on Monday was named SEC Freshman of the Week after exploding for 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries in the No. 13 Sooners' Week 3 win over Temple on Saturday in Philadelphia.

Tory Blaylock named SEC Freshman of the Week

ud83cudfc8 SEC Freshman Player of the Week: WK 3

u261dufe0fTory Blaylock@OU_Football x #SECFB pic.twitter.com/9UQh084hhO— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) September 15, 2025

Blaylock has been impressive since his college debut Week 1 against Illinois State, but he reached a new gear against Temple while clearly asserting himself as the Sooners' top running back.