Oklahoma: Michael Fasusi did not need a flashy stat line to make his case.
OklahomaHe just needed to keep John Mateer clean and give Oklahoma a real chance to play physical football on the road. On Saturday in Gainesville, that is exactly what he did.
It is the first career weekly honor for Fasusi and the sixth SEC weekly award for the Sooners this season. Oklahoma finally looked settled up front in a hostile environment, and Fasusi was a big reason why.
He played every offensive snap at left tackle and did not allow a pressure or a sack on 38 pass-blocking plays. Those are the kind of numbers that do not always make the highlight packages and still decide whether an offense can breathe.
The sophomore left tackle anchored a historic road win at Florida, surrendering zero pressures and fueling a record-breaking 20-play touchdown drive to stabi... A clean pocket does not guarantee that kind of night.
KEY POINTS
- Michael Fasusi did not need a flashy stat line to make his case.
- Pro Football Focus graded him out at 81.9 in pass protection.
- The sophomore left tackle was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after Oklahoma's 23-7 win at No. 25 Florida , the conference office announced Monday.
- Mateer finished 21 of 33 for 207 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers in that game.