Caleb Kelly – Noteworthy
LB Caleb Kelly, a junior who had been mentioned as a redshirt possibility after sitting out for wins over Iowa State and Army, has now played in four games and is unlikely to redshirt.
Kennedy Brooks – Noteworthy
RB Kennedy Brooks, who was fifth on the depth chart entering the season, has come on strong of late. Brooks has 15 carries for 195 yards and three touchdowns, carving out a niche behind starter Trey Sermon since Rodney Anderson went down with a season-ending injury.
Kenneth Murray – Noteworthy
LB Kenneth Murray leads the Sooners with 55 tackles, two ahead of fellow linebacker Curtis Bolton. With four tackles Saturday, Murray would tie his total from all of last season when he started every game as a freshman. Murray is putting up the huge numbers despite being held without a tackle in the season opener.
Kyler Murray – Noteworthy
QB Kyler Murray has thrown at least three touchdown passes in each of the last five games. He’s one of only six FBS quarterbacks averaging 200 or more passing yards and 50 or more rushing yards. Murray’s 294.0 passing average is the best of that group by far, as are his 21 touchdown passes.
Marquise Brown – Noteworthy
WR Marquise Brown is fourth nationally in yards per game with 112.5; he is first in the nation among players averaging at least four receptions per game with 22.7 yards per catch. Brown has had 12 receptions of at least 50 yards since the start of last season, best in the country by four.
Tre Brown – Noteworthy
CB Tre Brown didn’t play at all against Army but has played a bigger role in the last two games. With the defensive coordinator change, Brown figures to be among those whose roles could expand. He has four pass breakups, only one behind team leader Parnell Motley, despite playing much fewer snaps. Brown, Motley and Tre Norwood have all split time at corner this season.