Oklahoma Sooners are already getting PTSD in 2025 after some recent terrible news that's starting to remind everyone of 2024

Sooners aren't worried about depth at Center position despite Everett's injury

Everett was set to be the backup behind Maikkula, had he come back healthy. Now, the only player listed behind Maikkula at center is true freshman Owen Hollenbeck. If Maikkula were to get hurt, they would have to rely on a true freshman, or they would see which other guys on the offensive line can play center, despite it not being their primary position.

And, the center position is not easy by any means. Not only do you have to pass block, you also have to snap the ball perfectly, get up into the second level of defenses on some run plays, call out blitzes and defenders before the snap, and so many other things that happen behind the scenes that the average fan watching on TV may not see.

On Tuesday, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle also said that he wasn't worried about the depth at the position. But he's supposed to say that. That's coachespeak because why would he say he's worried? If he did, that could cause some of the players on the team to lose confidence in themselves.

On Saturday, the Sooners will play the Auburn Tigers, who have a good defense, but not an elite defensive line. They have some good edge rushers, but those guys won't meet Maikkula in the interior often unless the defenders are running stunts and picks for each other. Oklahoma just has to pray that Maikkula doesn't get hurt.

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