FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Oklahoma’s offense has long been known for its passing game, but the Sooners are focused on their running game ahead of the Orange Bowl.
The pass-heavy misconception comes with the territory of Lincoln Riley’s Air Raid system. It doesn’t help that OU has produced four Heisman-winning passers, and several other finalists, since 2003.
Riley’s offense is clearly capable of throwing the ball, but in the days leading up to No. 4 Oklahoma’s matchup with No. 1 Alabama, the Sooners are fixated on finding ways to run the ball.
“I think it all starts with (the offensive line),” senior left guard Ben Powers said.