Trench Warfare: What is Really Wrong Up Front? Oklahoma Run Game Breakdown vs Texas

The Red River Rivalry exposed a painful truth — Oklahoma can’t run the football when it matters most.

In this Trench Warfare edition of Champion Standard, Rob, Alex, and J.Y. go inside the film room to break down every snap, stat, and miscue that doomed the Sooners’ offense against Texas. From 58% pass calls in the opening script to inside zone averaging 7.6 yards per carry but called only seven times, the guys reveal a unit that’s lost its physical edge.

You’ll hear blunt talk about Ben Arbuckle’s play-calling, the offensive line’s technique, John Mateer’s decision-making, and the missing presence of Xavier Robinson, the hammer who once carried Oklahoma past Alabama.

But this isn’t just a rant — it’s a call to action.

“This week is about identity, not opponents,” Rob says. “Run the damn ball. Let the big men eat.”

With South Carolina next, the Sooners have a chance to punch back, reclaim their identity, and prove that toughness still lives in Norman.

📊 Film. Stats. Accountability. This is Champion Standard: Trench Warfare — where Oklahoma football meets reality.

 

 

 

 

0:00 – Intro “The Standard Never Changes.” The roar of the Palace on the Prairie meets the harsh truth of the Cotton Bowl.

1:30 – The Aftermath: “Still pissed off.” Rob, Alex, and J.Y. unload raw emotion after OU’s 23-6 loss to Texas.

4:00 – Finesse Over Fight: Too many RPOs, not enough grit. Why Oklahoma’s identity has gone soft up front.

8:15 – The Numbers Don’t Lie: 58% pass rate on scripted plays, 32% RB touches. The analytics tell an unflattering story.

12:40 – Inside Zone Truth Serum: OU’s best run concept averaged 7.6 yards per carry—and they ran it just seven times.

18:00 – Film Room Carnage: Duo busts, blown reads, and a QB trying to do too much on a bad hand.

25:00 – The Robinson Problem: Three carries for your most physical back? Why X-Rob’s usage—or lack of it—defines this offense.

32:00 – “Run the Damn Ball”: A passionate call to simplify, go downhill, and make opponents feel Oklahoma football again.

39:30 – Accountability & Pride: “Walk through the Switzer Center and remember who you represent.” The Standard isn’t optional.

44:00 – Looking Ahead to South Carolina: Time for a physical reset. Inside zone. Duo. Power. Identity football must return now.