Sooners prepare for key matchup against LSU in Baton Rouge

deadspin.com November 29, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC

Oklahoma's football team, led by coach Brent Venables, will face LSU in Baton Rouge for the first time this Saturday. The Sooners are coming off a significant 24-3 victory over Alabama, securing bowl eligibility for the 26th year in a row. LSU, with a record of 7-4, recently ended a three-game losing streak by defeating Vanderbilt 24-17. The matchup will highlight the quarterbacks, with Oklahoma's Jackson Arnold facing a different challenge than Alabama's Jalen Milroe. LSU's Garrett Nussmeier ranks seventh nationally in passing yards, while Arnold has shown improvement, notably rushing for 131 yards in his last game. Both teams will focus on their quarterbacks' performances as they aim for a strong finish to the season.


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