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Oklahoma football: Key player for each Big 12 opponent Sooners will face this season

By Connor Pasby

NORMAN, OK - APRIL 23: Head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners stands with his team for the alma mater during their spring game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on April 23, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - APRIL 23: Head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners stands with his team for the alma mater during their spring game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on April 23, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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Nov 13, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (8) runs for a touchdown after making a reception during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (8) runs for a touchdown after making a reception during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports /

WR Xavier Worthy – Texas 

One of the top returning receivers in the Big 12, Worthy finished third in the Big 12 last season in total receiving yards and led the Big 12 with 12 receiving touchdowns.

The Sooners had trouble covering Worthy in the 2021 Red River rivalry game, as the freshmen sensation bolted for 261 receiving yards, and had two touchdown catches. Despite all the fireworks, Oklahoma was able to pull off the biggest comeback in OU-Texas history, coming from 21 points behind to win 55-48.

We all know what Bijan Robinson gives Texas in the running game, but the Texas offensive line has some question marks, and will be very young. That’s why Worthy is the biggest threat for Oklahoma to key in on in the 2022 edition of the Red River Showdown.

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