Based off their 2014 stats Oklahoma's secondary may not look like much but a coaching and philosophy change may prove otherwise. The Sooners ranked 117th nationally against the pass last season with opponents averaging 276.2 yards per game through the air. While an argument could be made for a lack of pressure from the defensive front contributing to OU's defensive woes, a large portion of the blame rests solely on the shoulders of the defensive backs.
In an effort to shake up his staff, Bob Stoops relieved his brother, Mike, of the responsibility of coaching the safeties and reassigned him to the outside linebackers.