Overview
- Kickoff is set for Saturday at 12 p.m. ET on ABC at Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.
- The game pivots on Missouri’s elite ground attack, led by national rushing leader Ahmad Hardy, against an Oklahoma defense allowing just 82.2 rushing yards per game, fourth nationally.
- Missouri starter Beau Pribula remains out after an Oct. 25 dislocated ankle, with coach Eli Drinkwitz expecting Matt Zollers to start.
- Oklahoma has won 18 straight home meetings with Missouri, whose last victory in Norman came in 1966.
- Following the win at Alabama that lifted them to No. 8, the Sooners are viewed as needing to win out to stay on track for a College Football Playoff berth.