Venables’ defense faces Malzahn’s offense for fourth time
Oct. 18—It’s been six years since the last time Oklahoma faced a team led by Gus Malzahn.
Then under head coach Bob Stoops, the Sooners closed out the 2016-17 season with a win over Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. The 14th-ranked Tigers lost starting quarterback Sean White and backup quarterback John Franklin III during the game due to injury and finished with just two touchdowns in the game.
But…