Crimson Countdown: No. 22 Chapman McKown
The Crimson Countdown is officially on for the 2024 Oklahoma football season. Fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with this one. The Sooners are finally and officially joining the SEC.
The 2023 season was a rebound one for head coach Brent Venables, getting the program back to its standard. OU went 10-3 in Venables’ second season, now it’s time for year No. 3.
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Crimson Countdown: No. 22 Chapman McKown
2023 stats: Redshirted, season-ending injury.
2024 outlook:
We know Venables has been high on McKown for a long time. Maybe we’ll get a chance to see perhaps why that is in 2024.
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The problem, though, is going to be his return from injury. Is he the same guy? McKown looked good in the spring game, but you don’t want to judge based on that.
However, the real problem is just going to be the running back depth. Simply won’t be easy to crack that lineup although scout team might be a great chance for McKown.
2024 running back outlook
The running back room is a bit of a mystery heading into 2024. Oklahoma feels great about Gavin Sawchuk, after he finished the season five consecutive 100-yard rushing performances. He’s the leader to start for OU. But after him, it’s a bit of an open competition. Junior Jovantae Barnes returns after a weird 2023 season as he battled an injury. Redshirt freshman Kalib Hicks and UT Martin transfer Sam Franklin are also competing for roles in 2024. And freshmen Taylor Tatum and Xavier Robinson will look to find their footing in their first year. Tatum was ranked as the No. 1 running back in the 2024 class and could find his way onto the field quickly.
