OU football vs Missouri score predictions for Week 11: Can Sooners snap SEC losing streak?

OU begins a daunting three-game stretch to close the season when it takes on No. 24 Missouri on Saturday at Faurot Field (6:45 p.m., SEC Network).

But with No. 11 Alabama and No. 15 LSU looming to close the season, the renewal of an old Big 12/Big Eight rivalry figures to be the Sooners’ best chance of picking up another win and reaching bowl eligibility for the 26th consecutive season.

The game could hinge on who is available.

The Sooners (5-4, 1-4 SEC) are hopeful to get back a couple key wide receivers in the game, as both Jalil Farooq and Deion Burks are listed as questionable for the game.

Burks has been listed as questionable in initial injury reports for several weeks before being downgraded to doubtful and eventually out. He hasn’t played since the Sept. 21 loss to Tennessee.

Farooq has been listed as out since re-injuring his foot in the season opener against Temple.

Missouri (6-2, 2-2) listed quarterback Brady Cook as questionable after Cook left each of the Tigers’ previous two games due to injuries. Offensive lineman Cayden Green, a former Sooner, is listed as probable.

Here’s a look at our staff predictions for the game:

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Ryan Aber, OU beat writer

OU 27, Missouri 24

LIFTING THE BURDEN

With Brady Cook out for Missouri, Sooners’ defense slows down Luther Burden, breaks through for sixth win, bowl eligibility.

Jenni Carlson, sports enterprise reporter

OU 17, Missouri 13

MIZ-WHEW

Sooners eek by the Tigers to get bowl eligible. Without Brady Cook, Missouri can’t answer Jovantae Barnes and OU running game.

Justin Martinez, trending reporter

OU 21, Missouri 20

SOONERS STRIKE

OU capitalizes on a…


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Publish date : 2024-11-08 11:15:54

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