Crimson Countdown: No. 29 Gabe Sawchuk
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.
Every day as we get closer to kickoff, SoonerScoop.com will count down the days with you. Starting with No. 99 and working our way to No. 0, we’ll be there every step of the way.
Crimson Countdown: No. 29 Gabe Sawchuk
2023 stats: N/A.
2024 outlook:
Hey, it’s another Sawchuk. Indeed, Gavin’s younger brother has walked on for the Sooners. You could sort of see it happening in the spring, and there’s no reason to not bring another into the fold.
This will obviously be a learning curve season for the younger Sawchuk. Help out on scout team, get bigger and stronger in the weight room, and then we’ll go from there.
We’ll have a much better idea after this month of camp where Gabe might fit in.
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 with 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.
