Game Strategy Steve Sarkisian Billy Napier Sherrone Moore Ryan Day Quarterback Changes Lincoln Riley Mario Cristobal Game Management Luke Fickell Kirby Smart Kyle Whittingham James Franklin Player Evaluation Timeout Management Quarterback Performance Ryan Walters Mike Gundy Player Development Press Conferences Gus Malzahn DeShaun Foster Player Safety Player Injuries Kicking Issues Eliah Drinkwitz Future of James Franklin Chris Klieman Head Coach Lincoln Riley Athletics Management Bill O'Brien Timeout Strategy Offseason Strategies Brent Key Player Benchings Kenny Dillingham Rhett Lashlee Game Analysis Career Comparisons Jim Phillips Vinnie Sunseri Offensive Strategy Clock Management Manny Diaz Deion Sanders Michigan Wolverines Head Coaches Hiring Practices Starting Lineup Marcus Freeman Hugh Freeze Player Replacements Quarterback Selection Fourth Down Strategy Mark Stoops Brent Venables Resignation Speculation Redshirt Year Future Quarterback Options Clark Lea P. J. Fleck