The Baylor Bears take on the Oklahoma Sooners in one of the Big 12 rivalries on Saturday at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK.
The Oklahoma Sooners used to control the Big 12 in the past years but the Baylor Bears enter into the scene in 2013. Oklahoma dominated Baylor in the series 21-2, but the Bears won the the two games in the last three years.
Baylor vs Oklahoma football game is crucial in the battle for Big 12. Baylor is known for its high-powered offense that has an average of 590.3 yards, No. 1 in the nation.
Baylor defeated Oklahoma 41-12 on November 7, 2013, with quarterback Bryce Petty completing 13 of 26 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for 45 yards and added two scores. Moreover, Shock Linwood had 182 yards in 23 attempts on the ground against the defense of the Sooners.
Baylor has maintained the offensive juggernaut that could dismantle Oklahoma’s defense.
Last week, Baylor outlasted Kansas 60-14 by scoring 11 consecutive possessions. With the offensive game of Baylor, the Oklahoma Sooners must be able to contain Petty.
Offensively, Baylor averages 349 yards in passing and 241.3 in rushing. Defensively, Baylor yields 222.8 in passing and 99.9 in rushing.
Oklahoma wants to get back into overpowering the Bears. Coach Bob Stoops knows what it takes to beat Baylor, the same week they were demolished last year.
The Sooners rely on quarterback Trevor Knight, who completed 22 of 35 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, and added 146 yards and three scores on the ground to beat Iowa State, 59-14. Knight would be the key in destroying the defense of the Bears.
Alex Ross rushed for 144 yards to compliment the performance of Knight. It is extremely important for the Sooners to keep up with their offense.
Offensively, Oklahoma averages 262.9 yards in passing and 231.8 in rushing. Defensively, Oklahoma yields 265.8 yards in passing and 117.9 in rushing.
Baylor Bears vs Oklahoma Sooners start time is at 12:00 PM ET. Baylor vs Oklahoma football tv channel schedule is on FS1.
Baylor vs Oklahoma Sooners odds and point spread: -5.5 Oklahoma
Which team will win this match?
Scores:
Baylor 48
Oklahoma 14