DeMarco Murray, a former standout running back for the Sooners, returned to his alma mater as the running backs coach in January 2020. Under his guidance, the running backs have demonstrated significant development, contributing to the team’s offensive success. For instance, in the 2023 season, the Sooners led the Big 12 in scoring offense, averaging 41.7 points per game, with sophomore Gavin Sawchuk rushing for over 100 yards in each of the season’s last five games.
Recently, Murray was approached by Penn State for their running backs coach position but chose to remain with the Sooners, demonstrating his commitment to the program.
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