Oklahoma Lands Three on Weekly SEC Awards

Running back Xavier Robinson was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week, defensive end R Mason Thomas was named SEC Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week, and right guard Febechi Nwaiwu was named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week.

OU didn’t just upset the two-touchdown favorite Crimson Tide — the Sooners dominated No. 7 ‘Bama from start to finish.

Robinson, a freshman from Oklahoma City, was the star with a career-high 107 yards on 18 carries, and he scored two touchdowns. Three weeks ago, coach Brent Venables said the plan was to redshirt Robinson, but Robinson canceled that and played in just his fifth collegiate game against the Tide.

Thomas, a junior from Fort Lauderdale, FL, had three total tackles against Alabama, including 1 1/2 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and two QB hurries. On the season, Thomas has 20 tackles, but 10 1/2 of those are tackles for loss, with eight sacks.

Nwaiwu, a fourth-year junior from Coppell, TX, was the best of an OU offensive line that cleared the way for 257 rushing yards and only allowed one sack all night. The Sooners’ front five is all new this season and has struggled with consistency and cohesion as OU has allowed 42 sacks this season, but they were at their best against Bama.