OU stresses a "next man up" mentality, but should the Sooners rely on depth in the wake of Lewis' injury or rely on the starters to simply play better?

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Kip Lewis has something to prove heading into his final season at No. 10 Oklahoma. Lewis starred at linebacker for a defense that was among the best in the nation last season. but doesn't think he gets the respect he deserves.

AUBURN, Ala. — Kip Lewis was gassed. “By the time I got to the 20, I was dead,” Lewis said. But Lewis wasn’t about to let a little fatigue stand between him and the end zone. Call it Sooner Magic. Call it another sign of OU’s defensive resurgence.