You still need to find ways to get more than 6 million for the roster construction. When other teams are at 10+ million, any potential coaches worth a damn are going to ask for that.
So with your running back room comment, I get it. X and Tory got hurt early and played hurt a majority of the season. Avant isn't coming in to be the guy, but he is better depth. I have watched Jonathan Hatton play and he looks the part of being a special player for OU as a true freshman next...
Depending on what openings happen where schools without football are getting more of the portion of revenue share/NIL, OU is at the bottom to be able to attract players to play in the SEC. A lot of coaches are factoring that in to whether they leave where they are or if they are fielding...