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Sep 7, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Brenen Thompson (15) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
The Oklahoma Sooners are looking to put a stop to their three-game losing streak when they take on the Maine Black Bears on Saturday. Oklahoma’s just 1-4 in SEC play and hasn’t played a complete game in months.
They’ll be wearing the Unity alternates when they welcome Maine. Oklahoma is 2-0 in these uniforms and have averaged 55 points per game since introducing the uniforms in 2022.
It’s an important game for the Sooners, who hope to start the month of November off on the right foot with games against Missouri, Alabama, and LSU to close the season. Two wins get OU to a bowl game. With the way the season has gone, getting three or four wins to close the year would drastically change the narrative of 2024 and the future of the program.
But they first have to take care of business against the Maine Black Bears.
Here are 5 Bold Predictions as the Sooners get ready to take on Maine.
1. Shutout
Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings (3) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Cougars tight end Maliq Carr (6) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Oklahoma Sooners defense has played some good football this year. They’ve been tested throughout SEC play and have played well enough for the Sooners to win. Maine is averaging 25 points per game this but is 4-4 on the season. They’ve had some good moments on…
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Publish date : 2024-11-01 18:26:48
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