When Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops was asked how many true freshmen could play in Saturday’s opener against BYU, he rattled off a few names then quickly realized he was heading the wrong direction.

“The ones who aren’t playing might be a better question” Stoops said Tuesday.

The Sooner coach said defensive backs Marcus Trice and DeMontre Hurst would play and Gabe Lynn and Jevon Hurst were possibilities.

On the offensive line, guard Tyler Evans is expected to get on the field. Defensive lineman Jamarkus McFarland is also expected to play. Linebacker Ronnell Lewis and Jaydan Bird have also worked their way into the three deep.

Stoops also said wide receiver Jaz Reynolds is expected to get on the field.

“I’m sure I’m missing someone, but most are prepared to play,” Stoops said. “We’ll so how it goes through this week.”

Brody’s the best?

Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson threw an incredible amount of praise on center/tight end Brody Eldridge Tuesday.

Eldridge was announced as the starter at center against BYU. He was a starter at either tight end or fullback the last three seasons.

Despite weighing just 265 pounds, Wilson believes Eldridge is the cream of the crop of OU’s offensive line.

“Brody is as good as the guy who played last year (Jon Cooper) right now,” Wilson said. “He blocks those big guys we’ve got that are as good as anybody we’ll see right now.”

Prior to practice beginning Wilson said left tackle Trent Williams was the best offensive lineman he’d coached at OU, putting him ahead of former All-Americans Jammal Brown and Davin Joseph.

“No disrespect to Trent (Williams). He’s our most talented guy,” Wilson said. “He (Eldridge) is our most consistent guy. He’s rock solid. This isn’t motivation or a mind game. He’s our best player.”