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Oklahoma LB's Evans, Shannon competing for starting spot

Aug 28, 2015 at 2:16a ET

Aug 28, 2015 at 2:16a ET

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma's defensive coaches have an enviable situation at middle linebacker.

Last season, while Frank Shannon was serving a suspension, Jordan Evans stepped in and finished second on the team with 93 tackles. Shannon, a dynamic player who started every game in 2013 and led the team with 92 tackles, is back.

Both are good enough to make Oklahoma defensive coordinator Mike Stoops hesitant to name a starter heading into next Saturday's opener against Akron.