"In the Weeds": Keys to Victory for OU Football vs. LSU

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman break down the X's and O's of some of the things they'll be watching for in Oklahoma vs. LSU on November 29, 2025. They dive into what the Sooners defense will need to do to shut down an LSU offense that has really struggled this season and break down what John Mateer and the Sooners offense need to do to have some success against the Tigers defense.

0:00 Intro
1:00 OU's offense must run the ball efficiently against the core of LSU's defense
4:13 John Mateer must make good decisions in the read run game
6:25 OU's offense must attack LSU's pass defense in the middle of the field
11:44 OU's offensive line and running backs must communicate well to pick up LSU's 3rd & long blitz packages
15:54 OU's interior offensive line must handle Bernard Gooden's pass rushes well
21:46 OU's defense must limit LSU's rushing attack led by Cayden Durham and Harlem Berry
24:46 OU's defense must limit the damage Michael Van Buren does with his legs
27:51 OU's defensive line must "win with 4" and allow OU to play some more deep coverage to handle LSU's dynamic wide receivers
31:25 OU's corners must defend the deep ball well without committing pass interference penalties
33:57 OU's defense must handle all the concepts where LSU will move the pocket for Van Buren well
38:35 OU's defense must be disciplined in defending all the running back and tight end screens that LSU likes to run

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