# Oklahoma Plans to Boost Tory Blaylock's Role

> Oklahoma aims to increase Tory Blaylock's playing time as the Sooners seek run game improvement.
- Title: Oklahoma Plans to Boost Tory Blaylock's Role | Shortify
- Summary: Oklahoma aims to increase Tory Blaylock's playing time as the Sooners seek run game improvement. Oklahoma's offensive coordinator believes Tory Blaylock can…
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- Source: Oklahoma Sooners On SI — https://si.com/college/oklahoma/football/how-oklahoma-plans-to-get-running-back-tory-blaylock-more-involved-01m5dejdayt3
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:00:02+00:00
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- Topics: oklahoma, tory blaylock, seahawks, nfl, running back, college football, oklahoma sooneers, running game, sports
## Tory Blaylock's 2026 Performance
Tory Blaylock, a sophomore running back, has rushed for only 45 yards on 17 carries through six games in 2026.
## Injury Impact on Blaylock
Blaylock missed Oklahoma's season opener against UTEP with an injury and has been used sparingly since then.
## Recent Season-High Performance
Blaylock logged a season-high seven carries in Oklahoma's 21-13 loss to No. 15 Kentucky on Saturday.
## Oklahoma Offensive Coordinator's View
Oklahoma offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle said Tory has battled back from early season setbacks and is starting to look like his previous self.
## Blaylock's 2025 Stats
Blaylock finished 2025 with 480 yards and four touchdowns on 120 carries.
## Oklahoma's Run Game Struggles
Oklahoma's run game has struggled throughout 2026, averaging only 2.8 yards per carry, which ranks last in FBS.
## Oklahoma's Strategy for Improvement
Oklahoma must improve its run game efficiency to have more offensive success, with Blaylock expected to provide a significant boost.
## Key takeaway

Oklahoma's offensive coordinator believes Tory Blaylock can significantly boost the team's run game after recovering from injury.