Can Nic Anderson transform the Sooners' season? Finding OU's running game | Recruiting Update

[@nickbagnaro402]

The Tatum blocking issue is easy to fix. It’s called huddle and tell him what to do and adjust on field if necessary.

[@RichardPatten-t5o]

As a Tennessee fan I can't wait for this game against Oklahoma. With the story about Josh coming back to his home school, man this is going to be a very interesting game. I can't wait to watch it. And welcome to the SEC lot more competition. Go Big Orange 🍊

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

👍👍 We are so excited for the level of play the SEC brings! I love the crap talk in the SEC also lol! Big12 fans get butt hurt so easy.

[@RichardPatten-t5o]

@@ThisIsLeeBird LOL🤣

[@vwm8534]

We may not be the Oklahoma that you will eventually see yet but hopefully it will be fun this Saturday.

[@taylorshinall278]

Don’t think Sooners are ready for a team like Tennessee just yet have all the respect for the Sooners but they are still undeveloped against a complete team I believe by mid season they will find their true identity but still to early in the season 🍊🍊🍊gbo🍊🍊🍊

[@CharlieMoore-lf5yn]

Thanks and welcome to Norman, total respect for the vols and I'm a big fan of your coach 😎 BOOMER SOONER

[@gincain7988]

So glad to get Nic back

[@demetricclark9341]

Yall gonna need nick and cee dee lamb to beat my vols

[@jasonconley3179]

you got Nic we got NICO!

[@demetricclark9341]

@@jasonconley3179 hell that nick boy ain't gone be enough

[@jasonconley3179]

@@demetricclark9341 It's NicO not nick. lol. And don't worry he isn't even the tip of the iceburg for us. Hes just a single tool in an arsenal of pain for you guys.

[@demetricclark9341]

@@jasonconley3179 I'm talking about the wr that suppose to play for ou I'm a vols fan I know nico well go vols

[@dominiconealbrown4248]

Welcome back 🎉

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

Anthony averaged 16 yards per catch last year and was having an incredible season before he got hurt. He has only 1 catch for 4 yards this season. If he can get back to anywhere close to the level he was he will make a big difference. OU needs to be able to throw the ball downfield to soften up defenses. There's really no deep threat right now.

[@blakehorton6306]

Problem is that he seems to have lost a step with the injury. Nowhere near as fast. He’s getting zero seperation

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

@@blakehorton6306 That sucks for him. I've had an ACL reconstruction and I know what it's like. I hope he gets his mojo back.

[@jasonconley3179]

As a TN Vols fan I would first like to say welcome to the SEC. As prestigious as a team that OU is I believe you guys will represent the conference well. I am excited to see my Vols roll into Norman to experience the electric atmosphere you guys provide. It is a much-needed test for both of our teams. Hoping and praying for a great game, but ultimately a BIG ORANGE WIN! Vols: 41 OU: 17 (Big Orange Kool-Aid Never Tasted So Good!)

[@zophix-5741]

I think you guys should take a look back to last year prior to the OU/TX game. This is a very similar situation.

[@jasonconley3179]

@@zophix-5741 I wouldn't expect lightning to strike that tree again. That was a good game tho. it could be a close game. we could win by 35... Who Knows

[@killahorse928]

Im glad everyone is already thinking y'all won🤔It won't b ez Boomer Sooner

[@jeremyyates9379]

It’s definitely going to make a difference. Injuries have played a major role in how Oklahoma is preforming this season.

[@gincain7988]

The top 2 backs should be Barnes and Tatum then Sawchuk

[@robertjones5250]

In Tatum Taylor’s defense he did stonewall the blitz on JA’s 24 yard TD late. Clearly has the trust of DM in key situations

[@vwm8534]

From o line to QB to receivers to running backs.....experience is the best teacher.

[@gincain7988]

For JA to get his mojo he needs to run the ball. That is what he did in high school. He was great also making throws on the run. He is going to get better and better with experience at the college level.

[@-sensibleChris]

Yes he does. It's a part of his game.

[@JB-dy9bl]

☝The scheme the 1st 2 games clearly wasn't playing to his strengths, running being the driver of his game. Not only does he run, he loves the physical, tough running game, and contact. Obviously you cant have him bucking up to every wouldbe tackler in the NCAA/SEC, but you've got to let him play his game to a degree. He can sling it on the run, so roll him out to hit on some deep balls ffs.

[@Plsd2beme]

Great to have Nic back

[@mfalleur233]

Well let's see if Nic can stay healthy? First hope he realizes that warm ups and stretching is so important

[@marruz0]

Stretching is overrated. Only older people need to do that. Nic will be fine.

[@JB-dy9bl]

@@marruz0 ☝dumb and terrible advice for anyone who would claim to be a professional athlete. Betting you couldn't make it in a YMCA league with that Mickey Mouse philosophy.

[@TerrySleuth]

As I've dove deeper into this Tennessee offense I'm convinced Oklahoma bottles it up. They're running up scores against teams unfamiliar with Big 12 pace. Player interviews after practice yesterday confirmed they're super familiar with the wide splits and hurry up

[@JDT0801]

I’m surprisingly not too nervous about Saturday. Maybe that’s me already coming to terms with a loss? I’m not sure but I’m ready to watch and feel like we can get it done

[@marruz0]

OU is going to stomp Tennessee!

[@TheRealBrotherLance]

Saturday you will finally see the real Oklahoma playbook the one that we have hidden. Sooners for the win.

[@allenharvey7141]

And they have played basically air thus far

[@allenharvey7141]

Tennessee and OU have not seen a true test. They will saturday and i think OU being disrespected with hone field will work to their advantage.

[@tullfarley4962]

Man, this is OU’s welcome game to the SEC. If they get stomped, that’s forever. History books. Storylines if that happens: “OU wasn’t ready for the SEC” “OU didn’t prepare for the SEC” “Maybe OU isn’t good enough for the SEC”

[@andyjones7514]

Lifetime longhorn here. 3 years ago I was against this move I mean we had lost 3 in a row to Iowa State. But Sarkisian is going to lead us to a nc and will be our best coach since Darrell Royal. But now I'm looking and I think with the exception of Georgia and Alabama our teams have no one to fear. From what I've seen of Oklahoma if their ol plays well they can beat Tennessee. And by any chance if you guys get up 40/0 please kick an onside kick give those sob's a taste of their own medicine.

[@tonyyates5081]

Nick Anderson also help win the game last year when Dylan Gabriel hit him in the corner of the Enzo with under two minutes left in the game to beat Texas

[@gavinsellars8012]

TENNESSEE bout to give y’all a nice warm welcome to the SEC

[@spencerwarren9219]

I wouldn't say warm. But they will have a trip behind the big orange woodsheed. GbO

[@spaghetti1263]

Lets Go OU

[@marruz0]

Nic Anderson is going to cut the top off that defense and soften everything up for our run game!!

[@jaymoore2154]

How bout more of sam Franklin?

[@JB-dy9bl]

☝all he does is produce, and BV said Franklin ripped off more big runs that anyone through spring-fall camp. Give him some snaps.

[@beverlybowdle4974]

We're " TAKING" the "W" by 3. It's gonna get gritty Saturday.

[@larryseago730]

I hope he can be a force this week.

[@jessebrowning2427]

Getting our #1 WR back can make a difference. Last year, OU was a different team post Texas.

[@jessmattturner8809]

I cant wait for Saturday. GB🍊

[@papateeins.c.155]

Yall do realize Tennessee is not Tulane. We have 2 lock down corners. And a extremely athletic secondary. Plus, the offensive line hasn't changed for OU. And the BEST D-Line/Front 6 or 7 in the country from Knox Vegas will be in Norman. If you can't run the ball and become one dimensional, it's OVER!! Hope yall ready. Your QB will be on the run, Alot!! Go Vawls!!

[@spencerwarren9219]

They are not Houston either. They destroyed a top 25 team number 24

[@robertjones5250]

@@papateeins.c.155 And just to be clear, we’re not Chattanooga, NC St, or Kent St. Game on.

[@LindellSmall]

😀

[@papateeins.c.155]

@@robertjones5250 Doesn't matter. Results will be the same.

[@spencerwarren9219]

@DuhDundies don't forget number 24 nc state either. What top 25 team has sooners blown out? Houston wait no Tulane wait no. Which of those cupcakes did sooners blow out ?

[@MidnightWolfSDJ]

We got 1 of 2 back of the players that would help me feel good about Saturday. We need Hicks to return. If he can get healthy by Saturday, I will feel very good about our chances. If he remains hurt, only having 1 of these 2 players isn’t enough to make me feel good.

[@SDRBass]

The reality is that Tulane is a significantly better team than NC State. Plus, Nico is going to be playing his first true road game against a defense that actually knows what they’re doing. I think Tennessee -7 is a good spread.

[@nikolasyeary1154]

Are you serious about Tulane being better than NC State 😂😂

[@SDRBass]

@@nikolasyeary1154 Do you think Kansas state is better than NC state?

[@nikolasyeary1154]

@@SDRBass don't try to change the subject lol answer the question

[@SDRBass]

@@nikolasyeary1154 I’m not changing the subject. Tulane should’ve beat Kansas State. Do you think Kansas State is better than NC State?

[@nikolasyeary1154]

@@SDRBass yes Kansas State is better than NC State but by that logic South Carolina should blow out Georgia because they blew out Kentucky and Georgia didn't. So according to you south Carolina should really be ranked 3rd and LSU should be 2nd since they beat south Carolina and Texas would still be one because of no common opponents. See how that doesn't make any sense 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@neylandsmaxims]

As a Tennessee fan I’m excited for this game, and excited for OU fans to get to witness their team play an SEC schedule. This may be one of the most interesting CFB seasons of all time. I’m just tired of some OU fans’ clueless and honestly disrespectful observations towards Tennessee’s team and roster. I need my Vols to humble some of y’all.

[@phillips3994]

This always goes both ways, and every fan base has it's loud and raucous fans with their very biased perspectives.

[@garyarnold-w7e]

All I've heard from most of the SEC is disrespectful towards OU. Like we haven't played big games in big stadiums is a JOKE! I'll tell you what's not a joke coming to our house to play ball, #2 in the country in home wins the last 20 years. Our defense is getting better and better each game yet we get shaded because of what Tennessee defense had done so far this year. Gonna be a lot closer game then yall expect bank THAT

[@neylandsmaxims]

@@garyarnold-w7e OU is just the new kid in town, their fans were overly confident prior to the season, and SEC fans love to hate. That’s all. nobody doubts OU’s record at home. It speaks for itself. And OU has played in previous big games. But A) THIS CURRENT OU team hasn’t contributed to those wins and B) many of the wins accumulated were weak conference foes. Maybe reevaluate that record after this current SEC season. The line is only 7.5 points so I’d say that is pretty close. The NCST line was pretty much the same, though…

[@LindellSmall]

@@neylandsmaximsyou might want to look at the historic record of OU against SEC teams over the years.

[@neylandsmaxims]

@@LindellSmall that will have zero effect or impact on this game.

[@Oklahoma75]

I’m wondering if that was an intentional slip of the tongue at BV’s request.

[@calvinglover4010]

James Pearce Jr🚨 hope we can account for

[@spencerwarren9219]

Warning you got 3 5star deep defence ends on other side of Mr pierce Number 19 was rated higher then pierce and a machine. But you will see

[@calvinglover4010]

@@spencerwarren9219 thanks I’ll look it up. Haven’t really researched it yet

[@TheSteddypoundin]

Sawchuk is a patient runner he picks his holes looking for day light that not there . Barnes north and south legs constantly moving forward with a hole to hit. Tatum is a risk to the quarterback safety. Missing blocks and play assignments. Keys to victory solid defensive play with Hella pressure on Lavadah 4 POSTIONS OF 7 MINTUNES WITH A TD RESULT. Keeps their offense at minimum on the field and our defensive at 10 on every position they have. That may get us close with punchers chance in the fourth

[@KEG2071]

GBO! Y’all going to do a cross over with Cainer? Love the locked on network.

[@LockedOnSooners]

Absolutely! Love Cain too! Been looking forward to this one for a long time

[@KColonelSanders405]

Sam Franklin needs to be alternating with the 2 RB set, he has some wheels and in open field he can burn up yards, along with Tatum, but we definitely need to do some play action to help make the LBs honest and not blitz as much

[@demetricclark9341]

Watch how ou line be holding and false starts thanks to my vols front 7

[@Skiingafter50]

Smash the like and subscribe button John and Jay getting it done! An early loss to Tennessee won’t hurt OU too bad if they can continue to progress and stay healthy.

[@carvanok4226]

I would love to see Anthony, Burk, and Anderson get down field and make plays.

[@robertjones5250]

Kennedy Brooks was completely under appreciated, I miss his explosive run contributions. Fact is we’ll get there, but it’s a Team effort, OL, QB run threat, QB fake/follow through post handoff (need to see better execution) wideout blocking on the perimeter, and violence in run game, RB slow to-fast through the hole, making first man miss, breaking arm tackles.

[@blackant51]

He had a decent line. He wouldn't be effective with this line.

[@ekojar3047]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@billybugh4774]

What's up with Andrel Anthony? He was the leading receiver last year before injury. What is going on?

[@chavisholmes3900]

Coming back from an ACL injury are u serious??? It takes a whole year just to trust you knee agains. I don’t look for much from him this year. But if he decides to come back next year then you’ll see it

[@billybugh4774]

@chavisholmes3900 he's played already and is playing this week..... what do you mean. He played against temple then they sat him til Tennessee.

[@gincain7988]

JA said without being solicited he trust Taylor Tatum

[@doogster1606]

What about Andrel Anthony?

[@windsweptjeff7976]

Certainly getting Nick back can't hurt. But wide receivers don't take over games. D lines and quarterbacks do.

[@mattpope770]

What about Anthony?? He coming back too?

[@AzraelHaze]

i know no one will believe me, but i have like the ability to see certain future events, but its been going crazy lately for some reason, in one of my recent.. erm.. visions? Nic Anderson was being praised at the end of the game for blowing up in the game.. idk what the score is or even if Oklahoma won, but he definitely had a great night as well as the rest of the receivers. All i do know is he specifically had multiple 50+ yard receptions, that was mentioned in the vision.. Weird thing is i never get stuff like this thats interesting.. usually my visions or whatever consist of boring stuff that has no relevant meaning to me.. idk.. take it for what youd like.

[@nikolasyeary1154]

That's called a dream homie 😂😂

[@AzraelHaze]

@@nikolasyeary1154 hah so funny, again, take it as youd like.

[@boxleylarry53]

Easy on the edibles brother

[@nikolasyeary1154]

@@AzraelHaze so how'd that "vision" work out for you bud 😂😂

[@AzraelHaze]

@@nikolasyeary1154 Wrong team in orange. clearly the guys who were in my vision didnt really play so obviously that wasnt the team or game.

[@cadertater]

Do you guys know what kind of game-shape Nic is in?

[@JB-dy9bl]

No but they'll get your hopes up and set the mentally broken fans up for a meltdown when Nic doesnt fix the offense with a snap of his fingers. Dude is coming off injury, and to date no one save Burks can get separation. Our 'blazers' on the outside cant outrun Temple ffs! Nic's route running ability alone is desperately needed, but lets not get ahead of our skis just yet. Nic doesn'tplay OL...

[@MidnightWolfSDJ]

I’m sad because I was prepared to go this Saturday, and my car decided to crap out on me! Have to get it diagnosed which is $225. Then if it isn’t the problem I am thinking it is, I will have to spend way more! Now I can’t afford to go! 😭

[@Lane2268]

so lets see he will go into a run or a pass, answer solution is use OH MY GOSG Forbid it to happen, that we look back and use a frigging fb not only as a runner/blocker/receiver, the more alignements shown the greater the confusion to the defense. We had our OC as that FB, after that we had J,D. Runnels, and as of late we had an hb taking direct snaps vs texas in the ou getting shut out. Bouble back sets, back and FB/HB combo strong side with double tight end with single receiver use him as the decoy run block release slant curl and fb blocking with any rb in the backfield.

[@eastknox865]

After the game, the conversation will be "That Tennessee defense is really good." A team with questions on O line will not beat Tennessee. 12 deep on the D line with dogs. This is so funny. Can't wait to watch after the game

[@blakehorton6306]

If we win it’ll be because we kept the score low and won something like 28-24. If we lose it’s because our offense couldn’t keep up throwing the ball and we lose 42-17

[@soonernation37]

We will know immediately if we can score on this Tennessee defense. If we punt immediately..its Goin to be a lo g day. We CANNOT put this game on the defense to carry us.

[@chavisholmes3900]

I disagree, that’s why u build the defense! Most teams that win in the SEC have stout defenses. But offense has to do their part and give defense breaks

[@dominiconealbrown4248]

We’ve played through 4 quarters. Tennessee hasn’t had to go the full game because of how they blowed teams out by halftime. So do they have 2nd wind. If we can jump on them quick and frustrate them defensively from them start we have a good chance of winning. 21-17 Boomer!

[@marruz0]

OU wins this game in a thriller! Let’s do this thing!

[@TheRealBrotherLance]

Right if we play like Houston time management in the first half. Then run wild in the 2nd we got em.🎉

[@dominiconealbrown4248]

@@TheRealBrotherLance yes sir ! Boomer

[@gavinsellars8012]

U got tennnessee only scoring 17 points 😂c ‘mon man , Tulane just scored 19 …. Y’all funny

[@dominiconealbrown4248]

@@gavinsellars8012 Tulane offense scored 13

[@curtis4176]

🍊Tennessee🍊 is excited for all players to be healthy and playing at their highest skill levels to create an exciting and fun game for an instant College Gameday Classic.

[@sea_angel7088]

OU + 7 and under 57 is a good bet

[@stevehill4557]

Ou goes 7-5 at best thus yr. Hookem!

[@tonyyates5081]

Where is Andrew Anthony

[@theacetre]

Tired of seeing Sawchuk now. 2 seasons and 3 games into this year nothing special has been shown to stick with him over Barnes,Tatum, or even hicks at this point

[@mohnjayer]

Yall need offensive linemen, not receivers. Getting a receiver back means nothing when your QB is running for his life on every play. And it just so happens Tennessee has one of the best DLs in college football. So… good luck!

[@DennieKing-kd5nd]

I don't know what they're doing with the running backs , but i keep saying that kalib Hicks is better than all those guys, for crying out loud, give him a chance to prove it, i don't get it

[@chavisholmes3900]

You’re not in practice to give your opinion we only see the 2:30hrs on Saturday…You learn to trust the coaches when you actually have coached before 🤷🏿

[@derrickdavis5279]

They should not have let anyone know he will be back so that now Tennessee knows to prepare for him they should have told people the day of the game

[@koryscullawl8895]

Is Anthony still not right? Or just doesn't trust it?

[@terrysamuels1387]

If OU is not dealing with injuries, how would they look as a team! College Football is becoming like the NFL! The media does not always tell the truth!

[@clandestinesyndicate3463]

Sawchuck looks like he's wearing 20 lb. Ankle weights on each leg

[@demetricclark9341]

Boy u need to be 😱 of us

[@tonyyates5081]

Andreal

[@blackant51]

If the OU offense doesn't play the best game of the season this game could get ugly!

[@theacetre]

BIG BOY FOOTBALL IS HERE!!!! I like the Sooners 31-21

[@DwayneOckletree]

Farooq Anderson and Anthony all missed the spring game and Gibson was lost and the only one that played is Burkes. 1 or 2 WRs in a spread offense is no enough. You need 5 to 7 good guys and Thompson is backup non play maker. Opens up scrubs to drop passes.

[@DwayneOckletree]

Oh I forgot, 5 to 7 wins at best with a loss at home starting the decline from 3-0.

[@traviscooper2955]

We're going to get clapped by Tennessee. I hate it but it's going to happen 😢

[@stevehill4557]

after ou tanks there will be nothing to do in oklahome except watch the street kights change.

[@mmmmcolbert8787]

steve hill🤣🤣? you the same steve hill thats in the p diddy files? yeah you supplied the lube for his parties🤣🤣

[@RhymingLemon]

I will hit the thumbs up if you never sing that song again, John. :D

[@aaronlove2623]

Someone actually think Tennessee is just about to line up & run the ball consistently against that Oklahoma defense that’s not gonna happen !!!! & that will make them one dimensional by the beginning of the 4th quarter Tennessee will fold

[@demetricclark9341]

Sooners gone pass the ball all night because they not gone be able to run on my vols front 7 yea they gone get a play or 2 in but we gone shit that shit down Saturday night

[@richardyoung2652]

Boomer sooner

[@Willyp6064]

Nic isn't on the OL . he won't make a difference. He can score ya

[@dwighthaberly1199]

That would be great except our problems are a QB that is a lame duck and play calling on flag football level.

[@BrianJohnsonArmwrestling]

Please dont call anyone a junior Patrick Mahomes because theres no such thing. Just like theres only one Tom Brady...theres only ONE Patrick Mahomes

[@gavinsellars8012]

U guys have literally struggled against Houston and Tulane and y’all saying y’all think u can beat Tennesseee , they would have beat both those teams by 50 😂

[@blackant51]

I think a wake up call comes Saturday.

[@gavinsellars8012]

Hey buddy the difference is we blew them out y’all barely pulled out the wins 😂😂

[@billybugh4774]

Oklahoma wins this game 35-30.

[@boxleylarry53]

I hope you are right …. I just am afraid OU can’t put up 35 … I think the D needs to keep UT 21 or less

[@billybugh4774]

@boxleylarry53 they have some key players back we will see.

[@TheDonutman44]

OU by at least 10…OU defense will be all over the QB and he won’t have much time to hit his receivers and he isn’t as much of a runner; same for Tenn…they will be on JA as well but that will be the difference; he can run and pass on the run, and that will ultimately be the difference in the game! Should be good one! BOOMER!👍💪🙏

[@neylandsmaxims]

Where do you get that Nico isn’t much of a runner? He’s incredibly elusive 😂😂😂

[@TheDonutman44]

@@neylandsmaxims yeah just found out after further investigation…🤗🤣…my bad…so, will come down to who handles defensive pressure better out of both QB’s, that will decide the game…both young and learning on both sides..their stats are similar with Nico throwing for more yardage, so should be good!👍

[@CornJar81]

Nico can't run😂😂

[@wi1dcard]

A lot of creators and news is saying OU is going to get blown out by 30 plus. I really don't think that's gonna happen. Plus, the TN QB had two interceptions against NC State. Whose to say he doesn't do worse against OU.

[@LeslieBarnes-tk3ch]

39 17 tenn

[@robertwalegir8677]

T G A T D

[@LeslieBarnes-tk3ch]

37 18 tenn

[@robertwalegir8677]

T G A T D

[@dave0051]

Bahahaha who is Nick Anderson.