Oklahoma Sooners just gained a massive advantage over the Ole Miss Rebels, but it’s coming in a way no one wants
The Oklahoma Sooners can play spoiler to the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, and now, with Kewan Lacy out for the year, they have a big advantage.
The Ole Miss Rebels still have a chance to make the College Football Playoff. But they desperately need this win against the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman.
The Rebels currently have a 17% chance to make it. With a win on Saturday, that jumps to 28%. Of course, the Sooners don’t really have a chance anymore. But they can still play the spoiler role. This new-look offense under Jason Witten could surprise Ole Miss. The Ole Miss offense, though, could take a huge hit. Unfortunately, Kewan Lacy won’t be playing in this game.
The Sooners gain an advantage there because he’s one of the best in college football. The bad news is he’s out for the year. That’s the kind of news no one wants to hear, even if you’re an Oklahoma fan. Lacy put up some insane numbers last season, too.
He finished with 1,500 rushing yards and 24 rushing TDs. He did that in 15 games. This season, he’s only played six games, and he’s got 388 rushing yards and five rushing TDs. This is an advantage for OU, despite how unfortunate it is.
Oklahoma Sooners offense needs to do their part still
The offense looked different last week. Jason Witten, the interim offensive coordinator, had the Sooners playing the right way. And he had them playing in a way that this team needs to play with the construction of their roster. The two drives they had that extended their possession and kept the ball out of Florida’s hands were masterful. That’s the same kind of game we will need to see from the offense on Saturday.
Oklahoma needs John Mateer to play the same way, too, as a great manager. You don’t always have to put your cape on and make a super crazy play. Manage the game. Manage your team, and the offense will run as intended. The Sooners are still playing for something. Don’t forget, winning these last few games will still go a long way in recruiting.
