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Oklahoma football: Two Sooner defenders vying for Bednarik Award

Jul 14, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Nik Bonitto speaks to the media during Big 12 media days at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

We’ve arrived at the time of the year when the candidates for the 2021 national individual awards are revealed and Oklahoma football will be well represented.

One of the chief reasons the Sooners are expected to be a prime national championship contenders this season is because of a defense that has gone from one of the worst in college football, to better to much improved over the last three seasons.