OU Football: Sooners Aim to Bounce Back Against West Virginia
After dropping their last two games, the Oklahoma Sooners (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) are looking to turn things around this weekend as they prepare to host West Virginia (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) on Saturday at 6 p.m. Here’s what a few of the players had to say about the upcoming matchup.
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel emphasized that the recent losses were not due to a lack of focus, but rather a lack of execution and playmaking. Wide receiver Drake Stoops is eager to put their last loss behind them and focus on the upcoming game against West Virginia. Despite outside opinions, both Gabriel and Stoops are determined to give it their all for the remainder of the season.
Redshirt freshman running back Gavin Sawchuk expressed his frustration at an inconsistent number of carries but remains focused on improvement from week to week. On the defensive side, junior Ethan Downs and sophomore Robert Spears-Jennings discussed the team’s collective response to their recent losses and their focus on getting back on track.
As the Sooners prepare to take on West Virginia, the team is determined to stay focused and power through the remainder of the season with their eyes set on their clear-cut goals. With a renewed sense of determination, the Sooners are ready to take on their upcoming opponents and push through their current rough patch.
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