Welcome, Jalen Hurts
Much is expected of the Alabama transfer quarterback, by both OU fans and nationally, where some oddsmakers already have given Hurts the third-best odds to win the 2019 Heisman Trophy. There’s a lot of football to be played before even thinking about a New York City trip in December. The key on Friday is to be effective and manage the offense.
Getting to be a Grinch on defense
Alex Grinch will never be satisfied with his defense. Even before we see him patrolling the sideline in a spring game or a regular-season game, let’s get that straight. It’s not that he has unrealistic goals; it’s just that he has said often during spring interviews that he wants his defense to seek improvement each time it takes the field. The foundation will be set with Friday’s game.
It’ll just be a taste
There won’t be a full game played Friday, just two 20-minute halves. But that will be plenty of time to see the quarterbacks in action, as well as the five-star freshman wide receivers. While there will be a lot of pageantry involved, the primary goal is to get out of the game without injury and also put on a good show for the multiple high-profile recruits making official visits this weekend.