The 2022 finale is upon us as the Oklahoma Sooners get set to take on the Florida State Seminoles in the Cheez-It Bowl in Orlando.
Oklahoma will have to work without their starting offensive tackles, and arguably their best offensive player, Eric Gray. They still have a lot to work with on offense with Marvin Mims, Brayden Willis, Jalil Farooq, and Drake Stoops. Jovantae Barnes and Jacob Sexton will make their first starts, which will provide a possible preview of a couple starters heading into 2023.
Get ready for the game by checking out our final Sooners Wire staff predictions of the year.
Sooners Wire Staff Predictions
With several key opt outs on the offensive side of the ball, Dillon Gabriel is going to need to play some pretty perfect football for the Sooners to win this game. Jacob Sexton and Tyler Guyton will have their hands full with a potent Florida State pass rush.
Consider this the Jovantae Barnes coming out party. He’s going to rush for over 100 yards and hit the end zone twice. Gabriel will throw for another two touchdowns.
The defense will show some improvement after the regular season finale and hold the Seminoles under 30 points.
Sooners 38, Seminoles 28
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