Line: Oklahoma by 6.
Series Record: Oklahoma leads 44-37-3.
Last meeting: 2008, Oklahoma 62-28.
What’s at Stake
Surprisingly little considering the history of this series. With the Big 12 South title almost out of reach, Oklahoma is playing for the best possible bowl, likely the Cotton. Nebraska is in the thick of the North race but the margin for error is closing.
Key Matchup
Oklahoma’s defensive front seven vs. Nebraska running game. If the Huskers can’t run, they probably can’t win. With Roy Helu Jr. banged up, Nebraska has not had a consistent threat in Big 12 play. Look for freshman QB Cody Green to call his own number early and often against an Oklahoma defense that ranks No. 3 nationally against the run.
Players to Watch
Oklahoma: DE Jeremy Beal and DT Gerald McCoy will merit special attention from Nebraska’s offensive line. Beal has 8.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss, and McCoy has 12 stops behind the line. The duo could make it a long night for the Huskers.
Nebraska: Freshman QB Cody Green is making his second start, and he’ll be doing it in a game that could swing the season. Offensive coordinator Shawn Watson kept things simple for Green last week against Baylor. Now Green faces one of the most athletic defenses in the country.
Facts & Figures
Oklahoma has won four straight in the series. … OU’s Ryan Broyles leads the nation with 10 touchdown catches. … OU’s Landry Jones completed his last 14 passes against Kansas State last week and finished with 294 yards and four TDs. … Nebraska’s offense has three touchdowns in the last three games. … Huskers DT Jared Crick is coming off a 13-tackle, five-sack outing against Baylor.
