Sooners to use pair of freshmen on kick returns

Oklahoma will feature true freshmen Trey Franks and Brennan Clay on kick returns Saturday against Utah State, coach Bob Stoops said during his weekly press conference Tuesday.

Franks was a state champion in track in Texas. Clay, a dynamic RB and receiver in San Diego. Both players have showed tremendous playmaking ability in practice.

The Sooners, however, may have a different, more veteran look for Florida State. Stoops indicated DeMarco Murray will ultimately handle kickoffs in spots, just not against Utah State. Mossis Madu, who is suspended for the opener, is expected to handle a role on returns when he comes back for FSU. Cameron Kenney could also handle returns, if needed.

Other news and notes from Tuesday’s press conference:
* Clay is the No. 2 RB, ahead of Jermie Calhoun and Jonathan Miller.

* Stoops has chosen a kicker, but won’t make an announcement until Wednesday. He still has to have a discussion with the kickers. The decision will probably be either Pat O’Hara or Jimmy Stevens.