Bob Stoops | "I believe in what we're doing and we'll be able to run it"

After a slow start in week one, the Oklahoma Sooners found a bit of a rhythm offensively against the Akron Zips. However, the competition takes a step up as Bob Stoops and the rest of the coaching staff turn their attention toward the Tennessee Volunteers.

Looking back at the weekend, Stoops mentioned the lack of rushing yards, something that will need to improve over the course of the year.

Stoops on run game: I believe in what we're doing and we'll be able to run it. Give Akron's front-7 credit.

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) September 7, 2015

Akron employed an odd front the Sooners seemed a bit unsure of how to handle. A lack of execution in blocking from the offensive line led to many of the troubles. However, Stoops remains confident the rushing attack can and will get better. If Oklahoma hopes to come out of Knoxville with their second consecutive win over the Volunteers, the offense cannot be one dimensional.

Orlando Brown could set the tone along the offensive line. A freshman who earned a start in the home opener, Stoops seems impressed with the big fella who at one time committed to play for Tennessee.

Stoops on Orlando Brown: There isn't anyone as conscientious or works as hard pic.twitter.com/VoVyMF0DGL

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) September 7, 2015

In preparation for the upcoming challenge, the team plans to ramp up the volume. The question thrown out on Neyland took into account the noise level and the young Sooners team. Hoping to acclimate the players by emulating a road situation, the staff plays to blast music over the PA system throughout the week.

Stoops: Everyone is aware of the challenge going to Tennessee presents, but everyone is also excited

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) September 7, 2015

Stoops: Offense will have louder crowd noise and music will play louder during the week to prep for Tenn. crowd noise

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) September 7, 2015

Hopefully the effort pays off as the freshman and sophomores perform at a high level in Knoxville on Saturday.

Mentioning a few players by name, Stoops specifically brought up Jarvis Baxter. During the offseason, Baxter fell into the laps of the Sooners and earned a start as a walk on against Akron. With exceptional speed and good hands, fans should expect to see the JUCO transfer continue to produce. Apparently, the coaching staff likes the potential of Baxter as Stoops mentioned putting the receiver on scholarship mid-year.

Stoops announces that WR Jarvis Baxter will be put on scholarship at mid-year

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) September 7, 2015

Lastly Du'Vanta Lampkin remains a talent that lags behind the rest of the team due to circumstances leading up to his release from Texas. Missing out on roughly 30 practices, Stoops sounds as if he hopes Lampkin will be ready sooner rather than later.

Stoops on Lampkin: He's a strong, big young man. Explosive. Powerful. Gotta do our best to get him up to speed.

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) September 7, 2015