(Note: This article was written at halftime of the Fiesta Bowl. If the University of Oklahoma came back to win in the second half, the introduction of this article will not make much sense.)
Unless you live under a rock or hate football, you are well aware that DeMarcus Granger, the Sooners' top run stuffer, was suspended for the Fiesta Bowl. Typically, the Sooners would just jam another 5-star recruit in the missing player's position and roll up another victory. This time: not so much. Apparently, when you come up against the best running team in the country, it helps to have your best defenders against the run. Who knew?