Austin Kendall, the backup quarterback for No. 14 Oklahoma, made it clear he doesn't think the defense of upcoming opponent No. 3 Ohio State is much to worry about.
"I think they really have a very basic defense," Kendall told Sooner Sports TV. "I think we can go out there...I mean [starting quarterback] Baker [Mayfield], he'll light them up. I'm really looking forward to it. If my number is called, I think I can do the same. I'm really looking forward to the game. It's going to be really exciting."
Here is the video. Have fun with the Buckeyes "Basic D" pic.twitter.com/Ci1WhFFxFP
— Brandon Zimmerman (@bzimmerman9) September 14, 2016
Kendall's remarks quickly drew the attention of Buckeyes players on social media, including defensive end Sam Hubbard and wide receiver Johnnie Dixon.
Say less ..
— samwise (@Sam_Hubbard_) September 15, 2016
You should watch what you say to them bullets 😬
— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) September 15, 2016
Kendall is a freshman from Waxhaw, North Carolina, but he is familiar with Ohio State. Kendall's parents, Brian and Kimberly, told the Tulsa World they attended Thomas Worthington High School, which is north of Columbus, Ohio.
Brian Kendall told the newspaper that he even attended the Buckeyes' last three national title game appearances.
In 2012, Austin Kendall tweeted his affection for the Buckeyes.
Every Saturday I wear my Ohio State shirts #OSU
— Austin Kendall (@A_Kendall11) September 8, 2012
Ohio State plays at Oklahoma on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET