Oklahoma’s coach Brent Venables is known for his honesty, yet his current declarations about his offense’s potential heading into the College Football Playoff raise eyebrows.

He emphasizes support for a unit that had its struggles throughout the season, noting a recent uptick in performance that might make Alabama reconsider their strategy before their playoff clash on Friday.

“This is kind of how the last week and a half has gone, the offense is just taking these big steps that get me fired up and excited,” said Venables. Translation: Venables expressed his excitement about the offense’s noticeable improvement.

The Sooners ended the regular season on a high note, winning four consecutive games despite previous challenges in scoring, all of which were highlighted by a successful two-minute drill during a recent practice.

Oklahoma’s game plan against Alabama centers on improving snap-to-snap consistency and reducing turnovers, especially significant after their previous game where they outgained Alabama, yet struggled to convert scoring opportunities.

Oklahoma ranks last in total offense among the playoff teams but excels defensively, leading the SEC in total and scoring defense, a vital aspect for their playoff hopes.

“Coachable teams fix mistakes,” Venables remarked, indicating a focus on growth and resilience. Translation: He believes that a team’s ability to learn from their mistakes is crucial for success.

Ultimately, should both teams perform well in the playoff opener, a showdown with the top-seeded Indiana could be on the horizon.