The redshirt freshman running back enjoyed a bigger role against Tulsa after a hamstring injury derailed his progress in fall camp.
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NORMAN — Oklahoma got Gavin Sawchuk back in the swing of things against Tulsa.
The redshirt freshman running back battled a hamstring injury through fall camp, derailing the momentum built off his 100-yard rushing performance in the Cheez-It Bowl.
He was held out of OU’s season opener against Arkansas State, and was only credited with three snaps played per PFF against SMU.
Offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby made a point that he wanted to get both Sawchuk and fellow running back Jovantae Barnes going leading into the Tulsa game, and Sawchuk’s workload reflected that last Saturday.
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