OU football notebook: No combination locks on offensive line

Patton saw the most consistency with senior Trent Williams and sophomore Jarvis Jones playing tackle, freshman Tyler Evans and senior Brian Simmons as the two guards, and freshman Ben Habern at center.

"They all rotated though,” Patton said. "We’re just keeping it a competitive situation. We all need to play better.”

Coach Bob Stoops said he didn’t plan on trying one combination of five players consistently. Instead, he said he wanted eight players who he could count on to protect his quarterback and open up holes in the running game.

Patton said sophomore Stephen Good, junior Cory Brandon and junior Tavaris Jeffries are also in the rotation.