The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off one of their better offensive games of the season against the Florida Gators. The numbers aren't staggering, as Oklahoma totaled 351 yards of total offense, including 207 in the air and 144 on the ground.
But anyone who has watched Oklahoma this season could tell there was something different about the unit in Gainesville. Interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten gets the bulk of the credit. He replaced offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle as play caller after Arbuckle was fired earlier in the week.
Oklahoma star left tackle Michael Fasusi praised the mindset Witten instilled in the offense.
"There's no special scheme or magic play; it just comes down to us executing the plays for real," Fasusi said via SoonerScoop.
"I've just got to give a lot of credit to Coach Witten for just his knowledge of the game. The mindset that he has and just the mindset that he continues to instill in us to just literally go out there and just play ball. Don't think, just play."
That simpler approach could be exactly what Oklahoma needed after an offense that too often looked hesitant and out of sync. Rather than overcomplicating things, Witten appears focused on getting players to trust their preparation, play with confidence and execute their assignments. Fasusi's comments offer a glimpse into how that message has resonated with the offensive line.
The real test will be whether the Sooners can carry that mentality into their matchup with the Ole Miss Rebels. The Rebels presented a talented defense, and Oklahoma will need another disciplined performance up front to establish the run and give its passing game room to operate. If the offensive line continues to play with the confidence it showed against Florida, the Sooners can build on their progress and give Witten another strong outing as play caller.
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