NORMAN — OU is 2 wins away from the College Football Playoff.
Following their assertion street win over Alabama, the Sooners had been ranked No. 8 within the committee’s newest CFP rankings, which suggests they’d host a primary spherical contest at Gaylord Household — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
First, OU should maintain enterprise at house in its ultimate two video games of the common season, starting towards Missouri at 11 a.m. Saturday on ABC.
The Sooners‘ protection can have their arms full with Tigers operating again Ahmad Hardy, who turned simply the second participant in Mizzou historical past to hurry for 300 yards final Saturday towards Mississippi State. In the meantime, Missouri ranks first within the SEC in whole protection, presenting an immense problem for a struggling OU offense.
Can the Sooners escape a entice recreation at house and keep alive within the playoff race? Listed below are our predictions:
OU 25, Missouri 20
SOONERS STAYIN’ ALIVE
Brent Venables’ protection overwhelms Tigers freshman quarterback as OU staves off Mizzou’s upset bid
OU 26, Missouri 21
PLAYOFF MATEER’IAL
John Mateer comes up clutch as Sooners draw inside win of playoff
OU 27, Missouri 17
EASY, TIGER
Ahmad Hardy runs for 100 yards, however that is about all of the Tigers can muster towards Brent Venables’ protection because the Sooners shut in on Faculty Soccer Playoff bid.
OU 20, Missouri 17
CATCH A TIGER
Sooners survive a scare to remain in CFP image
OU 23, Missouri 13
TIGERS’ BLOOD
Sooners’ protection beats again Missouri run recreation, takes one other step towards playoff invite
Colton Sulley covers the Oklahoma Sooners for The Oklahoman. Have a narrative thought for Colton? He may be reached at csulley@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @colton_sulley. Help Colton’s work and that of different Oklahoman journalists by buying a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.

