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The 3 biggest matchups in Oklahoma-TCU

Oklahoma, after the biggest comeback in program history, plays host to TCU. Here are the three biggest matchups for OU as they take on TCU.

After mounting the largest comeback in program history, No. 9 Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) plays host to Gary Patterson and TCU (5-5, 3-4) under the lights.

The Sooners turned in its best performance of the season in the second half of the Baylor game a week ago. Alex Grinch’s defense swarmed to the football and Jalen Hurts went from looking like someone who could be replaced to the best player in college football after halftime.

Oklahoma must win and win convincingly to keep up its argument for the College Football Playoff.

Here are three biggest matchups in the Sooners’ game against TCU.

TCU DEFENSIVE LINE VS. OKLAHOMA OFFENSIVE LINE

Baylor defensive lineman James Lynch had his way against Oklahoma’s inexperienced offensive line.

That should have this experienced and deep TCU defensive line foaming at the mouth. Corey Bethley, Ross Blacklock and Shameik Blackshear are some of the more physical and talented defensive linemen in the conference.

How Adrian Ealy and R.J. Proctor respond at tackle, as well as the three interior offensive linemen, will loom large on the outcome of this game.

JALEN REAGOR VS. OKLAHOMA SECONDARY

TCU’s Jalen Reagor is a blast from recruiting past.

The one-time Oklahoma commit has turned into one of the most explosive receivers in college football and a top NFL draft prospect. With Baylor’s Denzel Mims success against the Sooners’ secondary, this will be a huge matchup to watch.

Baylor attacked Alex Grinch’s defense specifically into the boundary and with the slot receiver and Mims in one-on-one matchups. Reagor lines up all over the TCU offense and will be a huge test for a battle-tested Oklahoma secondary.

LINCOLN RILEY VS. GARY PATTERSON

A chess match that is so much fun to watch once a year.

Offensive guru Lincoln Riley and defensive mastermind Gary Patterson are set to face off once again. The Oklahoma offense has been limited in terms of how they have attacked downfield opposed to year’s past, which plays right into Patterson’s hands.

The TCU defense will try to force Jalen Hurts to beat them with his arm. More than likely take away underneath throws with safety help over the top to make sure nothing gets going deep. It’s a strategy that has worked, but not against the caliber of quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray.

This chess match between the two may be the best yet since Riley arrived at Oklahoma and will be a lot of fun to watch.

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3 keys for Oklahoma against TCU

Oklahoma, after the biggest comeback in program history, plays host to TCU. Here are three keys for the Sooners as they take on TCU,

After mounting the largest comeback in program history, No. 9 Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) plays host to Gary Patterson and TCU (5-5, 3-4) under the lights.

The Sooners turned in its best performance of the season in the second half of the Baylor game a week ago. Alex Grinch’s defense swarmed to the football and Jalen Hurts went from looking like someone who could be replaced to the best player in college football after halftime.

Oklahoma must win and win convincingly to keep up its argument for the College Football Playoff.

Here are three keys for the Sooners as they take on a much improved TCU team from the beginning of the year.

CONSISTENCY IS KEY

Is Oklahoma capable of putting a 60-minute game together?

That’s the ultimate question for Lincoln Riley’s team right now. Since the West Virginia game on Oct. 19, the Sooners have failed to play a full game. Either allowing someone to get back into it after a good start, or having to have a historic comeback to win.

Alex Grinch, Bill Bedenbaugh and Riley have preached about the mentality needed in order to put a full game together in post-practice media availabilities the last two weeks.

When style points are becoming more important, Oklahoma will need to put up a big showing today—even if it is against a .500 team like TCU.

STOP THE QUARTERBACK RUNNING

A detriment to Grinch’s defense the last three games has been the quarterback run game.

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer finished with 65 yards rushing and two touchdowns a week ago (that accounts for sack yardage). Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy found rushing lanes after dropping back to pass and made defenders miss in open space. Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson rushed for four touchdowns in the Wildcats win.

TCU quarterback Max Duggan may be the most athletic of the group, and there is no doubt that Sonny Cumbie hasn’t seen it.

Oklahoma linebacker DaShaun White made some instinctive plays to force  Brewer into tackles for loss in the second half, and the Sooners will need more of that against the young Duggan.

TAKE WHAT THE DEFENSE GIVES YOU

The biggest difference in the offense from the first half to the second half in Waco, Texas, was the matter of taking what Baylor gave to Oklahoma.

Jalen Hurts dumped passes off Kennedy Brooks. He found one-on-one matchups over-the-middle to Lee Morris and other receivers. There weren’t many times the issue was forced by Hurts or Riley in his play-calling.

TCU remains one of the more sound and discipline defenses in college football. Patterson will make sure to keep Riley and his offense in front of him. Can Hurts and co. deliver?

If so, Hurts may have one last Heisman push left in him if the second half at Baylor was any indication.

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When, where, how to watch, how to stream Oklahoma-TCU

After mounting the largest comeback in program history, No. 9 Oklahoma plays host to Gary Patterson and TCU under the lights. 

After mounting the largest comeback in program history, No. 9 Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) plays host to Gary Patterson and TCU (5-5, 3-4) under the lights.

The Sooners turned in its best performance of the season in the second half of the Baylor game a week ago. Alex Grinch’s defense swarmed to the football and Jalen Hurts went from looking like someone who could be replaced to the best player in college football after halftime.

Oklahoma must win and win convincingly to keep up its argument for the College Football Playoff.

Here is everything you need to know about Oklahoma’s game against Baylor.

WHERE: Norman, Oklahoma

WHEN: 7 p.m. CT

HOW TO WATCH: FOX

HOW TO LISTEN: Sooner Sports Radio Network—KOKC AM 1520 and KRXO 107.7 FM in OKC, KMOD FM 97.5 and KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa (click here for more options if not in either of those markets)

HOW TO STREAM: FOX Sports Go, FOX Sports App

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How Oklahoma wins, loses against TCU

After a treacherous but so far undefeated November, Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1) has one more game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

After a treacherous but so far undefeated Nov., Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1) has one more game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The Sooners host TCU (5-5, 3-4) for Senior Night.

OKLAHOMA LOSES IF…

… they play all 60 minutes the same way they played the first half against Baylor.

It’s that simple. TCU has athletes and they always play the Sooners tough but Oklahoma is just the better team. Since joining the Big 12, the Horned Frogs are just 1-4 against the Sooners. Only the biggest of hangovers will keep Oklahoma out of the win column in this one.

… Gary Patterson pulls another 2005.

I’m sorry I’m bringing this up. The 2005 game was the first loss I saw in person.

Honestly, if Gary Patterson can shut the Sooners out for three quarters like he did back then, he may get a statue in front of Amon G. Carter Stadium before TCU makes it back to Fort Worth, Texas.

OKLAHOMA WINS IF…

…they do what they’re supposed to do.

The Sooners have made themselves look like pretenders over the past three to four weeks. With a dominant first half of the season, Oklahoma has had a hard time either starting or finishing games since the halfway mark of the season passed.

A full game that shows dominance and control over the Horned Frogs will bode well for the Sooners as the season comes to a close.

Oklahoma and TCU are slated to kickoff at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.

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CeeDee Lamb’s status for TCU game ‘up in the air’ per Lincoln Riley

The Sooners’ best player may or may not get an opportunity to play in what may be his last home game.

Oklahoma’s best player may or may not get an opportunity to play in what may be his last home game.

Wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb was held out of last Saturday’s game with a undisclosed head injury. Lamb did suit up and go through warm ups in full pads and helmet. However, once game time rolled around, Lamb was without his helmet and changed into street clothes at halftime.

Per Lincoln Riley, Lamb’s availability for this week’s game against TCU is “up in the air”. Without Lamb, multiple wide receivers stepped up against Baylor, including two touchdowns from true freshman, Austin Stogner and one touchdown caught by true freshman, Theo Weese.

Lamb was just named to the Biletnikoff semifinal list today and is the only Big 12 representative on the list.

On the season, Lamb has 983 yards receiving on just 44 receptions, including 13 touchdowns.

Oklahoma and TCU are set to kickoff at 7p.m. CT on FOX.

Oklahoma opens over 2 touchdown favorites against TCU

Despite the last three games, No. 7 Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) has opened back up as a major betting favorite according to BetMGM

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Despite the last three games, No. 7 Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) has opened back up as a major betting favorite.

The Sooners were favorited by more than 20 when they lost to Kansas State on the road. They were on the path to covering a two touchdown spread against Iowa State before nearly blowing a 21-point lead, then needed a historic comeback to beat Baylor 34-31 as 10.5-point favorites.

Oklahoma plays host to TCU on Saturday, and opens up as a 17.5-point favorite according to BetMGM.

Odds via BetMGM. Access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. ET. 

The Horned Frogs are having an up-and-down season, heading into Saturday’s game off of a 33-31 win over Texas Tech. They almost handed Baylor its first loss two weeks ago in an overtime loss, lost on the road at Oklahoma State, but beat Texas at home.

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Oklahoma and TCU will kickoff on Saturday at 7 p.m. CT on FOX.

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Kickoff time, broadcast details set for Oklahoma-TCU

To the victor goes the spoils. After wins by Oklahoma and TCU, the two will get a primetime, nationally televised matchup on FOX.

To the victor goes the spoils.

After a historic comeback win for No. 10 Oklahoma (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) against Baylor and a TCU win at Texas Tech, the Sooners and Horned Frogs get a primetime, nationally televised kickoff.

Oklahoma and TCU (5-5, 3-4) were on a six-day hold, but after both being victorious, the two will kickoff from Norman, Oklahoma, at 7 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcasted on FOX.

The Sooners had a string of five-straight 11 a.m. CT kickoffs, but have since gotten three-straight night games.

Oklahoma last played a home night game on Nov. 10 when Iowa State about pulled off a comeback of its own in a 42-41 fourth-quarter thriller. The Sooners game against TCU will be the last home game of the 2019 season.

Head coach Lincoln Riley and his 2019 team will finish the season on the road at Oklahoma State on Nov. 30. The kickoff time and broadcast details for that game will be announced on Monday, unless it gets put on a six-day hold.

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