Oklahoma’s date with Iowa State has been rapidly approaching for what feels like months now. Though the matchup has only been set for a few weeks, Sooner fans have had a feeling it would come down to these two dating all the way back to Oklahoma’s loss in Ames in September.
In Oklahoma you’ve got a defense that’s playing its best football right now and an offense that has clicked at times but never all the time. Read here for our deep statistical look at the Sooners. Offensive consistency is likely going to be the key for Oklahoma. especially against a team that makes as few mistakes as Iowa State.
In Iowa State you’ve got an exceptionally well-coached team, particularly on the offensive side. This Iowa State offense isn’t high-flying or explosive, but they grind out yards on the ground and punish teams through the air when they can. Defensively, it’s a strong team but not without weaknesses. Let’s get into the breakdown.