Key matchup: When Kansas State runs…
The Wildcats are at their best when they’re running the football. With both Jesse Ertz and Alex Delton, KSU likes to employ the quarterback run game, so the Sooners will be challenged to get off blocks and finish tackles.
Stat to know: 3.6
OU held Texas to only 3.6 yards per carry on 39 attempts last week. On the season, run defense has been a strong point for the Sooners, and OU ranks 36th nationally with 126.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
When Oklahoma passes …
Thanks largely to big plays in the passing game, OU averages 8.