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Nov 14, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to pass against the Baylor Bears during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Monday, January 2nd, at 8:30 P.M. the Oklahoma Sooners will take on the Auburn Tigers in the Sugar Bowl.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Oklahoma 32.1 – Auburn 27.1 with an over/under of 59.2. The Vegas Line has a final score of Oklahoma 32.8 – Auburn 29.8 with an over/under of 62.5.
2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):
Passing offense: Oklahoma 319.7 YPG > Auburn 170.8 YPG
Rushing offense: Auburn 278.5 YPG > Oklahoma 237.5 YPG
Scoring offense: Oklahoma 44.7 PPG > Auburn 32.3 PPG
Scoring defense: Auburn 15.6 PPG > Oklahoma 29.7 PPG
Passing defense: Auburn 223.6 YPG > Oklahoma 279.0 YPG
Rushing defense: Auburn 124.8 YPG > Oklahoma 160.8 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: Auburn +0.3 > Oklahoma -0.1
Strength of schedule:
Oklahoma is (10-2) with wins over Louisiana-Monroe, TCU, Texas, Kansas State, Texas Tech, Kansas, Iowa State, Baylor, West Virginia, and Oklahoma State. They were defeated by Ohio State and Houston. Auburn is (8-4) with wins over Arkansas State, LSU, Louisiana-Monroe, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Alabama A&M. They lost to Georgia, Clemson, Texas A&M, and Alabama.
Summary:
Oklahoma finished the season on a nine-game winning streak. The Sooners scored 30 or more points in every game but one this season. Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is one of the most dynamic players in the country and throws for nearly 320 yards per game. Auburn does have one of the best defenses ranking 5th in fewest points allowed per game at just 15.6 but they will have their hands full with the explosive Sooners offense. Auburn doesn’t have much of a passing game on offense but they rush for nearly 300 yards per game. The Tigers have a great power back in Kerryon Johnson who averaged 5.0 yards per carry and had 11 touchdowns. I think Oklahoma will be able to put up points so Auburn will be forced to throw the ball to keep pace. Oklahoma’s defense has been porous this year ranking 75th in fewest points allowed per game at 29.7. I think this game will be tight but I like Oklahoma because their offense is so versatile.
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