Shane Beamer opened his weekly press conference by thanking South Carolina fans who made the trip to LSU, calling their support “awesome.” With Oklahoma coming to Williams-Brice on Saturday, Beamer urged fans to arrive early, especially with the State Fair taking place right across the street. Kickoff is set for 12:45 p.m., and Beamer said, “We know there’s gonna be a lot of traffic. We need you here early.”
Beamer spent part of his time talking about new offensive line coach Shawn Elliott, joking that Oklahoma might want to watch every game he’s ever coached at App State, Georgia State and South Carolina to get a feel for his blocking schemes. He said the biggest change so far is simply having a new voice in the room. “More than anything, the room just needed that,” Beamer said, noting some tweaks in technique and terminology but adding, “You can’t blow the whole thing up in a week.” Beamer also said Elliott’s energy has already shown up at practice, describing him lined up like a linebacker over the center, “yelling, screaming, barking.”
Key Takeaways:
- Beamer thanked fans for traveling to LSU and encouraged early arrivals for Oklahoma.
- State Fair traffic expected around Williams-Brice for the 12:45 p.m. kickoff.
- Beamer joked that Oklahoma might study Elliott’s past teams to learn his schemes.
- Said the O-line needed a new voice and small tweaks, not an overhaul.
- Praised Shawn Elliott’s energy and intensity at practice.
Shane Beamer Press Conference 10-14
USC Ranking Summary through 10/11
Key Points
- Strong on defense: 12 takeaways (1st SEC) and 4th nationally on 4th-down defense (20%).
- Offense ranks 121st nationally (310 ypg) with continued issues in rushing and protection.
- Vicari Swain leads the nation with 3 punt return TDs.
- LaNorris Sellers: 64% completions, 1,010 yards, 8.9 yards per attempt.
- Dylan Stewart: 1.5 TFL per game (1st SEC).
Oklahoma Ranking Summary through 10/11
Key Points
- Leads the nation in total defense (211.2 ypg) and ranks 2nd in scoring defense (9.8 ppg).
- Offense: 389.0 ypg (69th) and 29.2 ppg (65th).
- Top-ranked nationally in team TFLs (10.3/game) and passing defense (126.3 ypg).
- QB John Mateer: 283.4 passing yards per game (10th nationally), 64% completions, 6 TDs, 7.9 YPA.
- K Tate Sandell: 91.7% FG accuracy (16th nationally).
- P Grayson Miller: 48.8 yards per punt (3rd nationally).
- WR Isaiah Sategna III: 70.0 receiving yards per game.
- Turnover margin is a weakness (-1.17, 128th nationally).