Over the last two weeks, the Oklahoma Sooners’ offense has contributed significantly to their losses. The offense has committed five turnovers and has been plagued by pre-snap penalties that have halted their drives.
Additionally, they have struggled to close out games in the fourth quarter, a stark contrast to their earlier performances in the season. Dillon Gabriel, once considered a Heisman contender, has fallen out of the discussion.
Despite not performing poorly against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, his play-caller limited his involvement in the game against the Kansas Jayhawks. However, Gabriel is determined to bounce back from these setbacks.
Gabriel expressed confidence in the team’s ability to correct their mistakes, stating, “I do, I think they’re all correctable mistakes. Things that we just let slip. You’ve got to be really detailed, try to take care of every opportunity when it’s presented, score, and get ahead.”
The West Virginia Mountaineers’ defense holds the No. 61 rank in total defense nationally. They possess balanced strengths, demonstrating proficiency in both run defense, ranking No. 57, and pass defense, ranking No. 61.
This upcoming game presents a challenge as it will be the best defense they’ve faced since the Cotton Bowl. The offense has faced struggles in the three games following Oklahoma’s win over Texas. Can they reverse this trend on Saturday?
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