Nov 7, 2020; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Ronnie Perkins (7) pressures Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (17) during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
There’s no mistaking that the Oklahoma football defense is better than it was two years ago.
Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch joined Lincoln Riley and the OU coaching staff prior to the 2019 season. He joined a team that posted a 12-2 record the year before, won a fourth consecutive Big 12 championship and appeared in a second straight College Football Playoff.