Pressure and disciplined coverage neutralize passing threats

Defensive Keys

Oklahoma's defense must neutralize the Texas offensive attack by managing personnel groupings and executing disciplined gap assignments.

Stopping Smothers

Texas features an elusive running back who poses a significant challenge for the Oklahoma defense in open-field tackling situations.

Manning's Pocket

Generating pressure on the quarterback while maintaining disciplined coverage remains the primary requirement for neutralizing high-level passing threats.