Tag: 2022 Week 9

TCU at West Virginia and more fantastic photos from Big 12 action in week 9

Best photos from week nine in the Big 12, including TCU’s trip to Morgantown and Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State.

Week nine in the Big 12 didn’t provide the close contests or drama that the conference schedule has provided for much of this season, but we got a little bit more clarity at the top of the standings.

TCU continued its undefeated season and march to the College Football Playoff with an impressive road win over West Virginia. Kansas State obliterated Oklahoma State to emerge as the other favorite to make the trip to Arlington for the Big 12 title game.

Baylor knocked off Texas Tech in Lubbock and moved into fourth place in the standings. At 3-2, they’re not completely out of the Big 12 title race. Oklahoma improved to 2-3 and is playing for progress and pride, even if they still have a slim shot at making the Big 12 title game.

Here’s a look at some of the best photos from the week nine Big 12 slate.

Oklahoma’s updated game-by-game win projections from ESPN after week 9 action

The arrow is pointing up for the Oklahoma Sooners after two-straight wins, but how has that impacted the ESPN matchup predictor for their final four games? From @john9williams

After their performance against the Iowa State Cyclones, the Sooners are trending in the right direction with four games left in the regular season.

Though there’s still much to prove, Oklahoma has found bright spots over the last two games to build upon down the stretch. When the season ends, there will be more than enough good from this team to feel positive about the 2023 season.

Oklahoma’s win over Iowa State, combined with everything else that happened in the Big 12 over the weekend, shifted the Sooners’ win probabilities a bit in their final four games. As we do each week, let’s take a look at how the ESPN matchup predictor projects the remainder of the schedule for Oklahoma starting with this week’s home tilt against the Baylor Bears.

Big 12 standings: TCU remains on top, Kansas State looks destined for Arlington

Kansas State is firmly in the driver’s seat for the second spot in the Big 12 championship after week nine. From @BenDackiw

Another week has passed, and the Big 12 is still incredibly crowded behind the first-place TCU Horned Frogs. With four games remaining, the Frogs do not have a ranked opponent on their schedule. An undefeated regular season is very much in play in Fort Worth.

TCU has already beaten both Kansas State and Oklahoma State this season, so they will have a tiebreaker over both of them. With Kansas State beating the Cowboys last week, Oklahoma State is essentially playing for second place.

Kansas State is firmly in the driver’s seat for the second spot in the Big 12 Championship. These Wildcats just will not go away. With backup quarterback Will Howard getting the start in place of Adrian Martinez, K-State handed the Pokes their worst loss of the Mike Gundy era, 48-0.

K-State doesn’t have an easy schedule in front of it. It has dates with the Texas Longhorns and Baylor Bears. Both of those teams are one game behind the Wildcats, and that Baylor-Kansas State game is in Waco.

While getting to Arlington will be difficult, the Wildcats are in control of their own path. If they keep winning, they’ll make it.

Beyond that, the scenarios get messy. More than half of the conference is either 3-2 or 2-3 in Big 12 play. If the Wildcats lose a few games down the stretch, it opens up a realm of possibilities for the teams behind them.

While it would be great to say the Sooners are one of those teams, it’s very unlikely they can jump Kansas State in the standings. The Wildcats would need to lose three of their last four games and the Sooners would need to win out.

The Texas Longhorns are still very much alive. They’ll need a little help to get there, but they could still make it to Arlington. They play Kansas State this week. Beating the Wildcats in Manhattan would be a good start. Their problem is the loss they suffered to Oklahoma State two weeks ago.

While the race in the Big 12 are looking messy and complicated at the moment, the final stretch of the season has a way of cleaning things up. Championship November is nearly upon us.

Here are the full Big 12 standings:

5 takeaways from the Oklahoma Sooners 27-13 win over the Iowa State Cyclones

Oklahoma produced in all three phases on Saturday vs. Iowa State in their 27-13 win. Here are 5 takeaways from the pivotal road victory. from @thatmanbryant

Oklahoma may have found its defensive swagger once again. After the bye week, Oklahoma made the trip to Ames, Iowa to take on Matt Campbell’s Iowa State Cyclones. The Cyclones entered the game 10th nationally in yards per rush allowed and were sixth in the nation in points allowed per game at 15.5. They also feature Will McDonald, one of Iowa State’s all-time best at rushing the passer.

Oklahoma beat the Cyclones 27-13 behind a fairly complementary performance in all three phases.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag] contributed 101 yards on the ground and a touchdown. The defense tallied three interceptions of Iowa State QB Hunter Dekkers. Lastly, [autotag]Zach Schmit[/autotag] and [autotag]Michael Turk[/autotag] provided the impact on special teams to put the Sooners over the top. Schmit scored on a fake field goal pass and nailed two field goal attempts, while Michael Turk chipped in two 60-yard punts to flip the field in the fourth quarter, including one that pinned the Cyclones at the one on the drive following a score that made it 20-13.

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The game was sloppy at times, and there are some things to take issue with. However, a conference win on the road considering the season Oklahoma has had, is nothing to scoff at. With such a complementary and tough win, we want to share our five takeaways from the Oklahoma win before Oklahoma starts to prepare for a home game against Baylor.

Jovantae Barnes, Tyler Guyton out against Iowa State

Oklahoma will be without Tyler Guyton and Jovantae Barnes against Iowa State.

Oklahoma takes on Iowa State coming off their bye week and will do so a little undermanned offensively as backup running back Jovantae Barnes and reserve offensive tackle Tyler Guyton did not make the trip to Ames and will not be playing.

Barnes, a true freshman from Las Vegas, played well durin Marcus Major’s absence. Now, it’s Major’s chance to contribute behind Eric Gray with Barnes out.

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The offensive line depth takes a hit as swing tackle Tyle Guyton will also not be available. Guyton offered Oklahoma some valuable snaps in the first two games of the season as Wanya Morris sat out due to a suspension for undisclosed reasons. The transfer from TCU has filled in at other times as well and has done an admirable job.

With Guyton out, look for true freshmen Jake Taylor and Jacob Sexton to be called upon if the Sooners experience any other injuries at the tackle spot.

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5 keys to an Oklahoma Sooners win vs. Iowa State

5 Keys to an Oklahoma Sooners win against the Iowa State Cyclones.

Going on the road to play the Iowa State Cyclones is no easy task. Forget what the 0-4 in the Big 12 mark says, this Iowa State team will provide another in a long line of tough tests for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Iowa State’s defense is no joke, holding Texas to 24 points, Kansas (with Jalon Daniels) to 14, and Kansas State to 10. At the same time, this is a different type of offense, one that can create chunk plays in a hurry and is very balanced offensively.

Oklahoma’s offense is as good as any in the Big 12 this side of TCU when Dillon Gabriel is in the lineup. Oklahoma’s scored 30 or more points in each game Gabriel’s played all 60 minutes, and I don’t expect that to change in this one.

But again, it will not be easy. Oklahoma can win it, but there are several facets of the game that they’ll have to win. Here are five keys to a Sooners win over Iowa State.

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Oklahoma Sooners at Iowa State Cyclones: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for week 9

Trying to figure out where to find the Sooners game on Saturday? Here’s how to watch, stream or listen to Oklahoma vs. Iowa State.

Oklahoma (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) will face Iowa State (3-4, 0-4) on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Sooners look to pick up their second Big 12 win of the season when they travel to Ames, Iowa, to face the Cyclones. Ames can be a tough place to play for Oklahoma, but an 11 a.m. kickoff on a Saturday is better than the Thursday night date originally scheduled.

Coming out of the bye week, both teams should be fresh and ready to go for this week’s matchup.

Historically, Oklahoma has dominated the matchup, but during the Lincoln Riley era, Iowa State picked up two wins, including one in Norman in 2017, the first season of Riley’s tenure.

Brent Venables is hoping to avoid the same fate as his predecessor by beating an Iowa State team that has been pretty good on defense. If the Sooners can get an improved effort from their win over Kansas two weeks ago, then Oklahoma should come away with the win.

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Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Oct. 29, 2022
  • Time: 11 a.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
  • Listen: Sreaming on the Varsity App

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Oklahoma vs. Texas injury report:

Oklahoma

[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Elbow)

[autotag]Shane Whitter[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Shoulder)

[autotag]Billy Bowman[/autotag], S: Doubtful (Knee)

[autotag]Marcus Major[/autotag], RB: Questionable (Ankle)

Iowa State

No Injuries disclosed

Players to watch:

Oklahoma

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag], QB: 65.1% for 1,215 yards, 13 touchdowns and 1 interceptions. 35 carries, 163 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] WR: 32 receptions for 542 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Brayden Willis[/autotag], TE: 20 receptions for 330 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag], RB: 97 carries for 695 yards, 5 touchdowns at 7.2 yards per carry.

[autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag], RB: 72 carries, 316 yards, 4 touchdowns  at 4.4 yards per carry.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag], LB: 62 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 3 passes defended.

[autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag], LB: 62 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

Iowa State Cyclones

[autotag]Hunter Dekkers[/autotag], QB: 67.7% for 1,843 yards, 13 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. 50 carries, 34 yards and 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Xavier Hutchinson[/autotag], WR: 67 receptions for 758 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jihrel Brock[/autotag], RB: 80 carries for 398 yards, 2 touchdowns at 5 yards per carry.

[autotag]Will McDonald[/autotag], DE: 18 total tackles, 4.4 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks.

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By the Numbers: Oklahoma Sooners at Iowa State Cyclones

Take a look at how the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones stack up statistically heading into their week 9 showdown in Ames.

This Saturday’s matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones is a tale of two teams.

Oklahoma boasts one of the best offenses in the country while the Cyclones’ strength is their stingy defense. The Sooners have struggled on defense in 2022, while it’s Iowa State’s offense that has had the harder time up in Ames.

The Sooners come into the game as slight favorites on the road after erupting for 52 points against Kansas. Before the bye, Iowa State suffered their fourth-straight loss and their fourth loss in a one-score game.

When Dillon Gabriel has played a full game for the Sooners they’ve scored more than 30 points each time.

The Baylor Bears are the only team to score more than 30 in a game this season against Iowa State. Texas scored 24 in the Cyclones’ week seven loss. No other teams have scored more than 20 against Iowa State this season.

Here’s a look at how the two sides stack up in this week’s By the Numbers.

Oklahoma vs. Iowa State through the years in stunning photos

A look back at some of the best photos in the series between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Iowa State Cyclones.

The Oklahoma Sooners hold an incredible 78-7-2 record against the Iowa State Cyclones in the history of the series. What’s incredible is that two of those wins have come since 2017

Prior to the 2017 upset in Norman, the Oklahoma Sooners had lost just one game to Iowa State between 1962 and 2016. That’s one win in 54 years for Iowa State against the Sooners. So, it’s only been recently that the Cyclones can actually make this a competitive contest. Even in the dark days prior to Bob Stoops’ arrival, the Oklahoma Sooners won every game from 1991 to through Stoops’ tenure with the Sooners.

That’s how dominant Oklahoma’s been in the series. Of course, none of that matters on Saturday when the teams lock up. Just like it didn’t matter last season when Oklahoma fell to Iowa State or in 2017 when the Cyclones knocked off the Sooners in Lincoln Riley’s first season as head coach. Can Brent Venables avoid a loss to the Cyclones in his first season at the helm?

Iowa State has one of the best defenses in the country, which could pose some problems for Oklahoma. But if the Sooners’ offense plays the way it did against the Kansas Jayhawks, they’ll score enough points to win, even if they don’t hit the 30-point threshold.

But before we get to Saturday, let’s take a look back at the history of the matchup through some of the best photos dating back to the turn of the century.

Oklahoma vs. Iowa State a clash of strengths and weaknesses

When Oklahoma and Iowa State take the field this Saturday, it will be a battle of strength on strength and weakness on weakness. Which side will prevail?

When the Oklahoma Sooners make the trip to Ames, Iowa for their week nine matchup with the Iowa State Cyclones, they’ll face arguably the toughest defense they’ve seen all season.

Iowa State is allowing just 15.1 points per game on the year, which is good for sixth in the nation. Only twice in seven games has a team scored more than 20 points on the Cyclones, Baylor and Texas. Iowa State held Kansas State to 10 points and Kansas to 14.

They’ve been really, really good this year in Big 12 play.

On the other side of the ball, the Oklahoma Sooners’ offense has been fantastic when Dillon Gabriel was available. Take the 49-0 shutout loss to Texas out of the equation when Gabriel was unavailable, and the Sooners are averaging 39 points per game. That includes only playing in the first half against TCU. With Gabriel at the helm for a full four quarters, the Sooners’ offense hasn’t been held under 30 points in a game. Gabriel went down just before Oklahoma scored to make it 34-17 in the first half. Had he stayed in the game, the Sooners would have hit 30 and made it a more competitive game.

While Oklahoma’s offense has been fantastic this season, it’s the defense that has been more of an adventure. The Sooners are allowing 31 points per game and have allowed their last four opponents to score 40 or more. Things were a bit better against Kansas, but there’s a lot of work to be done to build on that performance.

But Oklahoma should have an opportunity for some success against an Iowa State offense that’s not as bad as the Iowa Hawkeyes, but they aren’t scoring a ton of points either. The Cyclones are averaging just 22.9 points per game, which is good for 103rd in the nation.

This matchup is a battle of strength vs. strength and weakness vs. weakness. The good news for the Sooners is that the Cyclones don’t have the offense to run away from Oklahoma and get a big lead. So, if they struggle for a bit on the offensive side of the ball against Iowa State’s defense, it’ll be a game that will stay within a score throughout.

Oklahoma will move the ball offensively. They need to stay patient in this game and not try to force things against a stingy Cyclones’ defense. Defensively, if the Sooners can make Hunter Dekkers uncomfortable in the pocket, they’ll have a chance to create some turnovers to provide their offense with some short fields.

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