Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator Zac Alley's postgame press conference after the Sooners' 16-12 win over Houston.

Filmed and edited by Aryanna Smith

Chapters:

00:04 - Overall what do you think of the defense?

01:11 - Zach Alley on Gentry Williams

01:37 - Zach Alley on the defensive standard

02:14 - Zach Alley on Gracen Halton

02:42 - Zach Alley on Gracen Halton commitment

03:14 - Zach Alley on players' work ethic

03:36 - Zach Alley on defense getting work done

04:01 - How do you maintain the firefighter mentality?

04:46 - Zach Alley on Woodi Washington

05:35 - Zach Alley on defensive drive on penalties

06:22 - Zach Alley on Gracen Halton's speed during plays

06:46 - Zach Alley on the toughness of OU's program

07:33 - Zach Alley on discussion with defensive players

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