Oklahoma’s Tory Blaylock named SEC Freshman of the Week after breakout game at Temple

Oklahoma running back Tory Blaylock earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors after rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns in the Sooners’ 42-3 victory at Temple on Saturday in Philadelphia.

Career-First 100-Yard Game

Blaylock averaged 7.1 yards per carry on 14 attempts, scoring from 6 and 18 yards in the second quarter to help OU build a 25-0 lead. The Humble, Texas, native recorded his first career 100-yard rushing performance.

Big Plays Fuel Sooners’ Offense

His 14 carries were the most by an OU running back this season, highlighted by gains of 25, 18, 11 and 10 yards. The 25-yard run in the third quarter set up quarterback John Mateer’s 51-yard touchdown rush on the very next play.

Season Stats So Far

Through three games, Blaylock leads OU in rushing with 166 yards on 31 carries and has scored three touchdowns.

Second Straight SEC Honor for OU

The recognition marks Blaylock’s first career SEC weekly award and OU’s second of the season. Mateer was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week last week.

Sooners Set for SEC Opener

No. 11/12 Oklahoma (3-0) will host No. 22/25 Auburn (3-0) in both teams’ SEC opener on Saturday at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC.

'SEC Nation' heads to Norman for Sooners' upcoming matchup with Auburn