OU kicker Garrett Hartley was still able to get most of his kicks to the end zone.

“Garrett’s hitting the ball incredibly well,” Stoops said. “Last year that was a question coming into the year, and I think it’s going to be a strong point for us this year, punting and kicking. Garrett’s well-conditioned. He’s got a powerful leg and he’s hitting it great right now. Some of our practices, heck, he’s hitting it five yards deep in the end zone from the 30.”

Hartley’s longest field goal of the day was a 58-yarder into a slight breeze.

The kicking job is all Hartley’s, but the punting job could be up for grabs.

Last season, Michael Cohen handled most of the chores and Mike Knall was used in short-field situations.

That could change though.

“Mike Knall has made great improvement and is really pushing Mike Cohen right now,” Stoops said.

Consistency for Reed

Middle linebacker Mike Reed delivered several big hits and also had a sack Saturday. He had a productive afternoon, but Stoops and defensive coordinator Brent Venables both agreed Reed needs to become more consistent.

“He had a good day, and we need to see him have a couple good days together,” Venables said. “That would be nice.

“As frustrating as it has been for him, it’s been even more frustrating for me. He’s been so close, but it’s been one step forward and two steps back.”

Depth is an issue for OU’s linebacker corps. Reed is currently working as the No. 2 middle linebacker behind Curtis Lofton.