Overview
- Lane Kiffin said Oklahoma excels at film study of opponents’ signals and often anticipates plays to take them away.
- Kiffin pointed to the Sept. 20 win over Auburn, saying he told Hugh Freeze it looked like the Sooners had the plays and noted a middle safety jumping slants.
- Brent Venables framed the remarks as a compliment, crediting his players’ relentless preparation and attention to detail.
- Venables assumed defensive play-calling this offseason, and Oklahoma enters the game ranked No. 1 in total defense, No. 2 in scoring defense and No. 3 in rush defense.
- Saturday’s meeting is described as a de facto elimination game in the SEC race since both teams have one conference loss and a second would imperil a trip to Atlanta.