Texas vs. Oklahoma: 5 Halftime Adjustments the Sooners Need to Make

The Sooners have exposed Texas’ inexperience in the first half of the Red River Rivalry. Here are five things Bob Stoops and Co. have to do keep the Golden Hat in Norman.

Run Game

The Sooners found them selves inside the Horns’ 10-yard line twice in the first eight minutes of the game and only came away with six points. Championship teams score touchdowns from there. 

As good as the Sooners' passing game is, putting the ball in the air doesn’t help run down the clock.  The will need to find away to get Dominique Whaley more touches.

Stay Sharp on Defense:

Texas’ offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin is the same man who was calling plays for Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl debacle of 2007. The Longhorns are going to need to score early and often in order to get back in this game. Harsin is more than likely to breakout the trick plays in the second half.  If the Sooners can keep their heads on straight and avoid the disaster play, this should turn into a blowout.

Pressure the Passer:

David Ash and Case McCoy are young and inexperienced. Throwing a few blitzes their way could help remind them of that.

Break Their Spirits:

This is no time for Bob Stoops to show the young Horns team any mercy. The Sooners have a great opportunity to turn this into a statement game. It would be in their best interest to show the Longhorns and the rest of the country their nasty side in the second half and show who is the real No. 1 team.

Special Teams:

Fozzy Whittaker returned one kickoff for a touchdown and was tackled by the kicker on another. Kick returns seem to be their best offensive weapon; maybe it's time for some squib kicks.