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It might be difficult to remember now, but there was a reason why Landry Jones was a Heisman favorite last August. Coming off his 2010 season, many expected him to thrive. Instead, he has struggled since losing Ryan Broyles in late 2011.

When Ryan Broyles was hurt last season, Kenny Stills did not react well to being Oklahoma's No. 1 receiver. That hasn't been the case early in 2012.

This was not supposed to be the same Oklahoma Sooners offense that fell apart without Ryan Broyles late in 2011. Turned out, the Sooners still have a ways to go, as evidenced by the poor showing against UTEP.

For Landry Jones, who got married this summer, the honeymoon is over. It's back to football. That shouldn't be difficult for Jones, whom teammates call the hardest worker on the roster.

Sooners receivers coach: 'I don't think any one player is going to be Ryan Broyles'

The Sooners need a lot of help to get to the national title game after the latest BCS standings put Alabama at No. 3

With star Ryan Broyles out for the season, Oklahoma must find other playmakers

SoonerNation: Ryan Broyles, Kenny Stills form potent receiving duo for Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Landry Jones is having fourth quarter success.

Inexperience and disappointing play riddled the OU receiving corps in 2009. Now experience and explosive production promise this season is a new chapter.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2011

The road to the BCS Championship Game is never easy, and Oklahoma could has some potentially big road blocks along the way.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2011