Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Tech | Storylines, How to Watch, Odds, & Predictions

Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT

Location: Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK)

Television: FOX

Storylines

Oklahoma looks to become the sixth FBS program to register 900 all-time wins (as recognized by the NCAA).

OU has won six straight Big 12 openers and 10 of its last 11 (lost 24-19 to No. 15 Kansas State in Norman in 2012).

Oklahoma owns a 20-6 record against Texas Tech (11-2 in Norman) and has won each of the last seven games in the series. OU is averaging 50.0 points, 599.1 yards and 307.7 rushing yards per contest during the streak.

The Sooners have scored at least 38 points in each of their last nine games against the Red Raiders. It is the second-longest streak against an opponent in school history.

OU has won 34 of its last 36 games (.944) against Big 12 opponents dating back to the 2015 season.

The Sooners have won more Big 12 titles the last four seasons (four) than they have lost games against Big 12 opponents (35-3 record).

OU has scored at least 34 points in 13 straight games and 24 of the last 25.

Oklahoma ranks seventh nationally in passing offense (352.3 yards per game) and Texas Tech ranks third nationally in passing defense (133.7 yards per game). OU leads the nation in passing efficiency rating (244.7; next highest is 213.6) while the Red Raiders rank 14th by allowing a 105.0 rating.

Odds

Oklahoma (-27.5)

O/U 69

Predictions

Craig: 56-35 Oklahoma

Mark: 49-21 Oklahoma

Zack: 56-24 Oklahoma

Matt: 52-30 Oklahoma

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