The Oklahoma Sooners' offensive line has been a revolving door all season as injuries have hammered the unit. This follows a lot of excitement entering the year, as four starters returned from last year's College Football Playoff unit.
However, those four, Michael Fasusi, Jake Maikkula, Eddy Pierre-Louis and Ryan Fodje, have yet to play a game together due to injuries. All four players have missed multiple games this season due to injury. Still, the unit seems to be making progress after an early-season struggle.
Fasusi credits that to the offensive line focusing on improving on the little things.
"Even when I was out, I could still see the improvement, week by week," Fasusi said via SoonerScoop. "The little things. The basics. Just getting better
at the little things like coming off the ball, hands inside, good feet, running the way the play is supposed to be designed. Just not overthinking anything."
That attention to fundamentals will be especially important as Oklahoma tries to establish consistency along the offensive line. The group has rarely had the opportunity to build chemistry with its projected starters, making communication and execution even more critical. While injuries have prevented the Sooners from reaching their preseason expectations up front, the steady improvement Fasusi described offers reason for optimism.
Oklahoma will need that progress to continue against the Ole Miss Rebels, particularly against a defensive front capable of creating pressure and disrupting the run game. The Sooners cannot afford to lose battles at the line of scrimmage if they want to sustain drives and keep their offense moving. With more experience and continued attention to detail, the offensive line has a chance to become a strength rather than a lingering concern as the season winds down.
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