Calvin Thibodeaux presides over a defensive line unit that has performed as one of the nation’s best in 2020 and has been a catalyst for Oklahoma’s major defensive improvement this season. After losing third-round 2020 NFL Draft pick Neville Gallimore and without starter Ronnie Perkins (suspended season’s first five games), OU’s line has stepped up to lift the defense to top-15 national rankings in yards allowed, rushing yards allowed, pass efficiency rating, sacks, tackles for loss, opponent third-down conversion percentage and opponent first downs per game. As a result, the Sooners have won six straight games and are 11th in the CFP rankings.
