Jayden Jackson emphasizes defense needs improvement after Sooners' loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle Jayden Jackson called for better execution from the defense following a 17-10 loss to the Michigan Wolverines. Despite allowing only 263 yards of total offense, the defense struggled with fundamental skills such as tackling and positioning. Jackson emphasized the need for the unit to capitalize on opportunities to create turnovers and stop plays behind the line of scrimmage. The Sooners will next face the New Mexico Lobos as the team aims to turn around its season and stay in College Football Playoff contention.
- •Oklahoma lost to Michigan, 17-10, contributing to offensive scrutiny.
- •Defense limited Michigan to 263 total yards but lacked execution.
- •Jayden Jackson highlighted the importance of improving fundamental skills.
- •The Sooners will play New Mexico next in a key matchup.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Sooners' Jayden Jackson on the defense: 'We've got to be better'
"Jayden Jackson says Oklahoma's defense must clean up the little things and do its job better.
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