With Mike Stoops out of the picture, the Oklahoma Sooners eventually need to figure out what to do about a permanent defensive coordinator. That’s easier said than done.
The unfortunate reality when it comes to filling an opening at defensive coordinator in the Big 12 is that it’s not an overwhelmingly appealing job. You have to scheme against a steady diet of explosive offenses, and you’re probably paired with a spread O that will do little to control the clock. So if you’re looking for a stepping stone on the way to running your own show, you’re upping the degree of difficulty traveling through Big 12 territory.