Alright Sooner Nation, Gather ‘Round: Why Tory Blaylock Is the Real Deal

Alright Sooner Nation, gather ‘round — we’ve got something to talk about. Let’s talk about Tory Blaylock, the freshman running back from Humble, Texas, who is quickly becoming the heartbeat of Oklahoma’s offense. Because if Saturday’s win over South Carolina taught us anything, it’s that sometimes the spark your team needs doesn’t come from a fifth-year senior or a Heisman hopeful — it comes from a freshman who just refuses to play like one. Blaylock’s 101-yard, one-touchdown performance wasn’t just a nice stat line. It was a statement — a revelation for a run game that’s struggled all season to find its footing. The Sooners went for 171 yards on the ground, their most against a Power Four opponent this year, and it all started with No. 6 setting the tone early. On the opening drive, he ripped off two 18-yard runs, including one into the end zone, and from that moment, you could feel the offense exhale. It wasn’t flashy. It wasn’t overcomplicated. It was just power, patience, and confidence — all wrapped up in a true freshman’s frame. #OklahomaFootball #BoomerSooner #ToryBlaylock #SoonerNation #OUFootball #OUDNA #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #SoonersWin #PlayoffPush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices