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No. 6 Oklahoma kicks off the Big 12 schedule on Saturday night, hosting Kansas State, which has been considered the Sooners’ trap game in recent years. The Brent Venables era is off to a solid start in Norman, Oklahoma but continues with big wins in UTEP, Kent and Nebraska. The Sooners dominated the Cornhuskers 49-14 on the road 312 yards behind rushing for almost 6 yards per carry.

Oddly enough, Kansas State became the opponent on a four-game losing streak the week before facing Oklahoma, as the Wildcats shocked the undefeated Tulane in Week 3. Second half despite stealing two interceptions. This performance came just one week after he dropped his 40 points in Missouri.

Oklahoma beat Kansas State 37-31 last season thanks to two second-half touchdown passes from Spencer Ratler. Also, the Sooners have always held a dominant advantage with him 77-21-4. However, Kansas State has won two of his last three games, including his 38-35 win the last time these teams played in Norman.

Oklahoma vs. Kansas: What You Need to Know

Destructive Defense: When Venables took over, there was little doubt that the Sooners would place new value on defensive play. In their sweeping win over Nebraska, the Sooners showed off all sorts of tricks and made the Cornhuskers offensive his drive a living hell. Four different players recorded sacks, but defensively his linemen Ethan Downs and Jonah Raul were each credited with multiple tackles for the defeat. Kansas State’s offensive line is another challenge, but OU can make life difficult.

Deuce loose: Country Star’s most underrated player lives in Manhattan, Kansas. Running back Deuce Vaughn had 1,404 rushing yards, 468 receiving yards and 22 total touchdowns in his sophomore breakout season. Over the three games he gained 388 yards and scored three points, Vaughn is already on track to match that high number. Kansas State is willing to move Vaughan across the field to create mismatches, including outs to slot receivers, making him one of the most unique playmakers in the sport.

Easy migration: Quarterback Dillon Gabriel chose Oklahoma as his move destination, teaming with former UCF OC offensive coordinator Jeff Levy. 3 games are over and the transition is easier than anyone expected. Gabriel threw for at least 230 yards and two touchdowns in each of his three starts. He also has two rushes in his score, including a career-record 61-yard rumper of his a week earlier. Gabriel is nearly halfway to his 2021 stats in just three games into the season, with future NFL receiver Marvin Mims building a strong connection with him.

How to Watch Oklahoma vs. Kansas Live

date: September 24th (Sat) | time: 8:00 PM ET
position: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Norman, Oklahoma
tv set: Fox | Fox Live stream: fuboTV (free trial)

Oklahoma vs Kansas Prediction, Pick

Featured game | | Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas State Wildcats

Kansas State has been quieter than anyone playing Oklahoma since Chris Kleeman took over the program in 2019. Kleemann’s tenure team, but a mysterious loss to Tulane has put a damper on that. Still, expect the Wildcats to keep the game within two points of him. Forecast: Kansas +13

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