David Pollack expects strong performance from Oklahoma's defense in 2026

College football analyst David Pollack praised Oklahoma’s defense, citing their aggressive play and overall efficiency as pivotal to their recent success. The Sooners rebounded from a 6-7 record in 2024 to a 10-3 finish in 2025, returning to the College Football Playoff. This turnaround was attributed largely to the return of Brent Venables as defensive play-caller, as the defense ranked highly in several national categories. Pollack believes that with Venables’ strategic guidance, Oklahoma's defense is positioned to maintain its level of performance against strong SEC opponents.

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