2007-10-10 21:29:19 · 10 answers · asked by smithdj42 5 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Missouri is definitely underrated and their pass attack can kill you, however, you can't ignore their run game either. This will be the biggest hurdle OU has towards Big 12 championship in that they would most likely play Missouri twice. Missouri watched Colorado and Texas pick apart OU's secondary and no doubt they will look to do the same. Missouri has two of the best TE in the country and a very efficient QB throwing to them (although they use their TE's as wideouts). So to me the key to this game is how the Missouri O-line stacks up against the OU front four. OU has an edge here. If OU can pressure Daniel consistently and then have an effective run game via Patrick and Murray, then OU wins. I think this will come down to who has the ball last.
2007-10-11 03:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Beagle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mizzou is a great team that is way underrated. They should be top 5 over guys like B.C. and Ohio State who haven't played anyone. Mizzou beat Nebraska a lot worse than USC did, They beat Ole' Miss on the road, and they beat Illinois on neutral site. Illinois just beat the #5 team Wisconsin. That is some very strong strength of schedule! They also have an offense that matches up well against OU's defense - a great, mobile QB and passing game. Oklahoma can't be run on, but that shouldn't be a problem.
That said, Oklahoma has the best all-around team in the country. They can beat you on the ground or through the air. They definitely looked past Colorado to Texas, but that won't happen again. They know that this game is probably for the Big-12 title and have to make a statement. They will win by 17 points unless they get a couple of early turnovers, in which case they could win by 30.
2007-10-11 02:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this game was being played in Columbia, I'd take Mizzou staright up. Since it's in Norman, where even good Mizzou teams of the past have been thoroughly thrashed, I gotta take OU this weekend.
OU 42 - Mizzou 31
If OU wins this game, we'll probably see a rematch in the BIG 12 Championship game on neutral turf.
2007-10-11 07:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by DoReidos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Missouri is way under the radar and has beaten Nebraska and Illinois, and Oklahoma has obviously already overlooked them. OU has a storied history of arrogance and I dont see it changing by this weekend.
MU 38 - OU 24
2007-10-11 00:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by vinny_says_relax 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sooners by at least 7, probably closer to 14
2007-10-11 02:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by wait and see 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mizzou wins in a shootout. If Colorado can dispose of the Sooners, the Tigers should air it out all day.
2007-10-11 00:32:37 · answer #6 · answered by s_talouis 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Except for a forfeit in 1972, Missou hasn't won in Norman since 1966.
And I don't see it happening Saturday. OU's too good.
2007-10-11 02:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Sooners
2007-10-10 21:39:26 · answer #8 · answered by DaKnights 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
OU is the second best team in the country. Enough said.
2007-10-10 21:39:37 · answer #9 · answered by angelosdad 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
mizzou just because theyre the underdog
2007-10-10 23:27:03 · answer #10 · answered by jmw 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋