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The Oklahoma Sooners go on the road for one final time in the Big 12. This trip is one they’ve never taken as they head to Provo, Utah.
Oklahoma has only played the Cougars twice before, but never in Provo. The Sooners hope to scratch BYU from the short list of teams that Oklahoma has never defeated.
The Sooners still have a lot to play for. They’ll need help, but a berth in the Big 12 title game isn’t out of the question.
The Sooners are a heavy 24.5-point favorite going into the 11 a.m. CT kick. How will the game turn out? Like we do each week during the season, the staff here at Sooners Wire provides their predictions for Oklahoma vs. BYU.
Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
This is a game the Oklahoma Sooners really should have no problem with. The only way it’s close is if they turn the ball over, have dumb penalties, or the weather plays a major factor.
Right now, it’s supposed to be in the 40s with a slight chance of rain. BYU doesn’t have a good running attack, and they also struggle to throw the ball. Starting quarterback Kedon Slovis’ availability is still in question.
Defensively the Cougars struggle against the run and pass and have trouble creating pressure. But they are actually pretty good at forcing turnovers and in turnover margin.
I think this game will look closer on the scoreboard than will actually be, but only because of the weather. If the weather wasn’t a factor, I’d expect Oklahoma to blow it open. But with Oklahoma’s struggles in inclement weather, and it potentially coming into play, I’ve got the Sooners getting up big early and then coasting to a comfortable win.
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Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
2009 was the last time BYU and Oklahoma played. The game was in Arlington and Heisman winner Sam Bradford watched helplessly in the second half…
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Publish date : 2023-11-17 19:32:08
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