US EditionNo. 8 Oklahoma and its stout defense to face No. 23 Missouri and its FBS rushing leader
Oklahoma’s defense, allowing just 82.2 rushing yards per game, aims to contain Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy who leads FBS with 1,346 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.
- On Saturday, Oklahoma and its fourth-ranked rushing defense will seek to maintain College Football Playoff placement against FBS-leading rusher Ahmad Hardy, who has 1,346 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.
- Coming off a 23-21 upset of then-No. Alabama, the Oklahoma Sooners face a second SEC matchup with former Big 12 rival Missouri, which won 30-23 last season.
- Tactically, Oklahoma plans to win at the line of scrimmage, with Brent Venables saying `You've got to win up front,` noting Oklahoma's rushing defense allows 82.2 yards per game and Eli Drinkwitz warning Venables excels at taking away tendencies.
- Oklahoma listed R Mason Thomas as questionable after a quadriceps injury; Missouri's Beau Pribula is doubtful after missing three games with a dislocated ankle, kickoff is noon ET in Norman.
- Historical trends show high scoring between these teams, as each of the last six meetings exceeded 42.5 points; Oklahoma-6.5 favorites face an over/under of 42.5, with SportsLine's model favoring the over.
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No. 8 Oklahoma and its stout defense to face No. 23 Missouri and its FBS rushing leader
No. 8 Oklahoma and its fourth-ranked rushing defense will seek to maintain College Football Playoff placement against FBS-leading rusher Ahmad Hardy and No. 23 Missouri on Saturday.
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