Ahead of the 114th matchup in Bedlam series history, there are several surefire players, as well as several question marks. Here are the three biggest storylines in the Sooners and Cowboys matchup.
HEISMAN HUBBARD
The question isn’t can the Sooners stop Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, it’s can they minimize the damage. The sophomore from Canada averages 167 rushing yards per game, rushing for over 200 yards four times and less than 100 just once against McNeese State in the second game of the year. The Sooners have, and without making the College Football Playoffs, will not see another player like Hubbard. Their only hope is that Ronnie Perkins and Neville Gallimore can anchor a D-Line that will limit his production on Saturday.
MAN VERSUS THE MULLET
The Sooners have someone of their own with massive production this year. Jalen Hurts, you may have heard of him. Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy certainly has, citing “it’s a one-man show,”. Gundy is obviously going to try and do everything in his power to limit specifically Hurts production, but it remains to be seen if that’s even possible, as he averages 396 total yards per game this season. Tune in Saturday to see if Gundy can perform miracles.
MAKING DRU
With starter Spencer Sanders out due to thumb surgery, the Hawaii transfer Dru Brown is possibly the biggest question mark for both teams this weekend. He had a good outing versus West Virginia, completing 22 of his 29 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns. He didn’t try to force anything, which could be his downfall against the high-powered Sooners. If he can’t make some much-needed throw against Oklahoma, the Cowboys might be in trouble.