Oklahoma, Oklahoma State to meet in final Bedlam as Big 12 foes

No. 10 Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1 Big 12, No. 9 CFP) at Oklahoma State (6-2, 4-1, No. 23), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)

Line: Oklahoma by 5 1/2, according to  FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record: Oklahoma leads 91-19-7.

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Bragging rights are on the line in the final matchup between the in-state rivals before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. Both teams are in a five-way tie for first place in the league, so the game could play a significant role in who plays in the conference championship game. Oklahoma was rolling until an upset loss at Kansas last week. Oklahoma State was 2-2 and struggling before winning four straight. Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon are in the Heisman Trophy conversation and could gain momentum with a win.

KEY MATCHUP

Gordon vs. Oklahoma defensive front. Gordon is the nation’s leader with 1,087 yards rushing. He has rushed for at least 100 yards five straight games and has 858 yards from scrimmage his past three contests. Oklahoma allows just 132 yards rushing per game.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Oklahoma: Gabriel. He’s been one of the nation’s most productive quarterbacks, but he had an off game against Kansas and will be looking to bounce back. He has accounted for 27 touchdowns this season — 19 passing and eight rushing.

Oklahoma State: QB Alan Bowman. The Michigan transfer has found his groove and is taking advantage of how defenses are focusing on Gordon. The Cowboys are 4-1 since he took over as the full-time starter.

FACTS & FIGURES

Gordon has been named Big 12 offensive player of the week for three consecutive weeks — the first player to achieve that in 10 years. He also was named the Doak Walker national running back of the week for a third consecutive week. … Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has a 3-15 career record against Oklahoma. … These two teams have the best records in the conference the past 20 years. … Oklahoma is 33-5-1 against Oklahoma State in Stillwater since the end of World War II. … Oklahoma receiver Nic Anderson ranks third nationally with 23.8 yards per catch. Eight of his 17 receptions have gone for touchdowns.

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