"In the Weeds": Keys to Victory in OU vs. Michigan w/ Taylor Lewan

The Oklahoma Breakdown with Ikard and Lehman

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman are joined by Taylor Lewan to break down the X's and O's of the keys to victory in Oklahoma vs. Michigan on September 6, 2025. They discuss the importance of winning the battle at the of scrimmage for the Sooners and Wolverines, the QB battle between John Mateer and Bryce Underwood and the importance of getting a win for OU football and Michigan football!

0:00 Intro

2:41 Sooners defensive line must be able to win the battle against the Wolverine's defensive line and limit Justice Haynes in the running game

7:29 Oklahoma has to win the short yardage and goal line situations against Michigan (WHAT A BLOCK BY BRYCE UNDERWOOD!)

13:09 OU must limit explosive plays from Bryce Underwood in the passing game

18:40 OU's offensive line must get some movement against Michigan's defensive line so the the Sooners can run the ball efficiently and stay balanced on offense

25:57 OU's OL must anchor on Michigan's DL's power rushes to give John Mateer time in the pocket to deliver the ball to OU's wide receivers in the holes in Michigan's zone coverage

33:07 New Mexico executed one of the best trick plays for a touchdown that we've ever seen against Michigan in week 1

37:46 New Mexico offensive lineman does something all three of us have never seen on a football field!

Official Site: https://okbreakdown.com/episodes/in-the-weeds-keys-to-victory-in-ou-vs-michigan-w-bussin-with-the-boys-taylor-lewan

Available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql8zwNAQNGY

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