The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners (5-1) have a defense that punishes its opponents.
That’s exactly where Brent Venables wanted his defense when he was hired in December of 2021. Four years into the Venables era, he has just that. Thanks to good recruiting, development and retention, Oklahoma can not only stop opponents, but force them into uncomfortable spots.
Gracen Halton is perhaps one of the better examples of the Venables transformation for the program. As a member of Venables’ first signing class, Halton wasn’t expected to be the force he’s become for the Sooners’ defensive line. Now, he’s helping anchor one of the better units in the country…