Much like the regular season, the OU defense struggled to string together four quarters of football against Florida State, and now it must replace key pieces to improve in 2023.
Lacey s playing time dwindled in four seasons at Notre Dame, but he logged more than 600 snaps and represents a real need for a Sooner d-line gutted by attrition.
When this year s senior class arrived, the Sooners had nearly played for a national title. Now they finish their final season trying to avoid six losses and playing for pride.