Can Oklahoma Sooners Maintain Defensive Gains Without Zac Alley? Who takes over as defensive coordinator?

Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball

The Oklahoma Sooners are searching for a new defensive coordinator after Zac Alley's departure to West Virginia. This episode explores potential candidates and the impact on OU's defense heading into the SEC era.

Hosts John Williams and J. Smith discuss the Sooners' defensive coordinator search, Brent Venables' defensive philosophy, and recent transfer portal activity. They analyze potential internal and external candidates, including Brandon Hall, Todd Bates, and Wes Goodwin. The conversation touches on Oklahoma's defensive improvements in 2023, the loss of linebacker Lewis Carter to the transfer portal, and the addition of tight end Will Huggins.

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