Overview
- Oklahoma brings an elite defense that leads the nation in total defense and sacks per game and ranks near the top in scoring defense.
- Ole Miss counters with a high-explosive attack led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy, ranking among SEC leaders in yards and scoring.
- Oklahoma’s late-week report lists seven offensive players, with starting tackle Derek Simmons and receiver Keontez Lewis doubtful and right tackle Logan Howland probable.
- After Lewis’ earlier collision with an unpadded wall, Oklahoma added padding at the stadium as a player-safety step noted ahead of this game.
- Markets and models reflect a tight matchup, with the spread moving from Oklahoma -4 to -5/-5.5 and simulations leaning under, as the contest opens the Sooners’ five-game run against ranked SEC opponents.