The Champion Standard crew breaks down Oklahoma’s gritty road win over Tennessee. Brad and Rob dive into five takeaways, Tate Sandell’s clutch performance, advanced analytics from the Champion Standard dashboard, and an in-depth film breakdown of Brent Venables’ defense. This was a tendency-breaking game where Oklahoma trusted its players, attacked on defense, and found just enough rhythm on offense to stay alive in the playoff chase.
0:00 – Opening Thoughts: Grit and Growth in Knoxville
6:45 – RMT’s Scoop and Score Sparks the Defense
14:20 – Tate Sandell’s Leg of Steel
23:30 – Brad’s Five Takeaways from the Win
33:10 – The Advanced Metrics: Havoc, Explosiveness, and Control
43:50 – Film Room: Duo Runs and Red Zone Struggles
56:25 – Venables’ Defense and the “Predictably Unpredictable” Scheme
1:10:00 – The Road Ahead: Bye Week, Alabama, and Playoff Dreams
