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DMN: 5 things Oklahoma fans should know about TCU: Can Frogs slow down explosive OU run game?

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DMN: 5 things Oklahoma fans should know about TCU: Can Frogs slow down explosive OU run game?

By R.J. Coyle

The No. 4 ranked Sooners (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) will return to Norman after a thrilling victory over Texas last week to take on TCU (3-2, 1-1) Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. Here are five things Sooner fans should know about TCU prior to the matchup:

TCU run defense​

TCU is coming off a win at Texas Tech after losing their previous two games, one a drama-filled loss to rival SMU and the other a 32-27 loss to Texas. They allowed Texas’ Bijan Robinson to go wild for 216 yards and a pair of touchdowns. They allowed SMU’s Ulysses Bentley IV to go for 153 yards. But those are two of the best running backs in the NCAA, so it’s understandable.

But they also allowed SMU’s second- and third-string backs to combine for over 150 yards. They allowed Texas Tech’s SaRodorick Thompson to rush for 118 yards when his previous season-high was 54. Thompson also sprung loose on a 75-yard reception that came out of the backfield.

Read more at https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/o...cu-can-frogs-slow-down-explosive-ou-run-game/
 
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