Can Fixing the Run Game Make Oklahoma a Championship Contender?

Can fixing the run game turn Oklahoma into a true Championship Contender?

In this episode of Champion Standard, Rob and Brad break down the biggest takeaways from spring camp — and it all comes back to one thing: the run game.

Because here’s the reality…

Oklahoma just won 10 games and made a playoff run — with a run game that actually got worse.

So what happens if they finally fix it?

We dive into:

• Why the run game regressed from 2024 to 2025
• How pass protection improvements masked deeper issues
• The “no excuses” pressure on the offensive line
• Whether OU’s offseason moves actually solve the problem
• And ultimately… if THIS is the missing piece to a national title run

This isn’t just a spring recap — this is a reality check on OU’s championship ceiling.

💬 “There is no excuse… you have to have a better run game.”
💬 “Our run game actually got worse from 24 to 25.”

If Oklahoma takes the next step… it starts in the trenches.