If the Tide are to take home yet another national title, they will first have to outscore what has been the most prolific offense in the country this season. The Sooners, led by Heisman winner Kyler Murray and an elite offensive line, basically do everything well and have an outstanding playcaller in Lincoln Riley. How good is Riley’s offense? Before the season, Kirk Herbstreit reported that nearly every NFL team checked in with him about the scheme.
What makes Oklahoma’s offense unique, besides the eye-popping dual threat ability of Murray, is the ability to seamlessly transition from gap to zone blocking.