Oklahoma’s Brent Venables Discusses the Potential Pitfall of Playing Houston
Sooners coach Brent Venables is wary of the Houston Cougars, knowing that head coach Willie Fritz can make his teams formidable, especially on the road. This Saturday’s matchup between Oklahoma and Houston presents a unique clash for the Sooners, who aren’t as familiar with the Cougars despite both programs having rich histories.
As Oklahoma embarks on a challenging SEC schedule, they aim to build on their successful start this season. Venables recognizes Willie Fritz as a skilled coach trying to turn around Houston’s struggling program. The Cougars recently suffered a defeat to UNLV, another contender for the College Football Playoff, and while pulling off an upset against Oklahoma is a tall order, it’s not impossible as Houston works to establish its identity.
Venables is cautious, particularly because Fritz’s teams have achieved a perfect record in true road games over the last two seasons. He emphasized Fritz’s prowess in preparing his players for challenging environments, pointing out that “His staff is known for being well-coached and extremely disciplined.”
Although Houston had a tough outing last week, managing only seven points and conceding 27 against UNLV, Venables remains respectful of Fritz’s coaching abilities. While Oklahoma is favored to win, Venables emphasizes the unpredictable nature of college football, suggesting that Houston’s discipline could keep the game closer than expected, even as Oklahoma’s strong offense and defense take center stage.
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