"In the Weeds": Keys to OU Football Beating Kent State

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman break down the X's and O's of some of the key things they'll be watching for in Oklahoma vs. Kent State on October 4, 2025.

0:00 Intro
1:03 Kent State QB Dru DeShields is likely to test OU's corners with some go balls to Da'Shawn Martin
5:33 Kent State will run some running back screens to Gavin Garcia to slow down OU's pass rushers
9:50 OU needs to be ready for Kent State's offense to run some trick plays
15:27 OU's offensive line needs to move Kent State's undersized DL off the ball and get the Sooners running backs going
18:26 OU's passing game can continue to build on the threat of the deep crossing routes from the Sooners wide receivers
23:11 OU's offensive line needs to handle Kent State's pick games well

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