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

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman give the "Keys to Victory" for Oklahoma football against the New Mexico Lobos on September 19, 2026. They break down the X's and O's of OU's defense vs. the New Mexico offense and the Sooners offense vs. the Lobos defense.

1:29 OU's offense must RUN THE DAMN BALL well which will require the Sooners offensive line to handle all of the pressure, slants and twists the Lobos defense will use
8:21 John Mateer must connect on some explosive plays in the passing games with Isaiah Sategna, Elijah Thomas, Rocky Beers, Parker Livingstone, etc.
11:34 OU's offensive line and running backs must handle the blitzes and twists that New Mexico's defense will bring in obvious passing situations
20:51 Sooners defense must tackle better than they have through the first two games of the season especially New Mexico's running back Scottre Humphrey
25:53 OU's defense must shut down Scottre Humphrey and force Lobos QB's Toa Fa'avae and Luke Moga to play from the pocket
28:42 OU's defense must limit New Mexico's big bodied pass catchers: Troy Omeire & Cade Keith
34:23 OU's defense must respect New Mexico's short yardage packages led by JoJo Matautia aka "Meatball"

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