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Oklahoma notches school-record 10 sacks in win over Auburn: How Brent Venables' defense made Sooners an SEC contender

The Oklahoma teams of the 2010s were known for their powerful offenses and otherworldly quarterback play.

From Baker Mayfield to Kyler Murray to Jalen Hurts, the Sooners under Bob Stoops and Lincoln Riley built their identity around shootouts—and usually winning them. Under Brent Venables, that identity has been completely flipped.

Every program wants strong quarterback play, and Oklahoma still has it with Washington State transfer John Mateer. But Mateer would be the first to say he isn’t doing it alone. The Sooners’ defense has become one of the most feared in the country, echoing the dominant units Venables once led at Clemson.

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