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OU vs. Oklahoma State football: How to watch Bedlam, betting lines, matchup breakdown

NORMAN — Owen Field is the site for the latest chapter of the storied Bedlam rivalry between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.

The Sooners (5-5, 2-5 Big 12) are still looking to become bowl eligible following a 23-20 loss to West Virginia on Saturday, while the Cowboys (7-3, 4-3 Big 12) are fresh off a 20-14 win over Iowa State.

Here's a look at the matchup:

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Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) scrambles as he is pressured by Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond during last season's 37-33 Cowboys victory in Stillwater.
Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) scrambles as he is pressured by Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond during last season's 37-33 Cowboys victory in Stillwater.

How to watch Bedlam: OSU at OU

When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman

TV: ABC (Cox 8/HD 705, Dish 5, DirecTV 5, U-verse 5/HD 1005)

OU Radio: KRXO-FM 107.7, KEBC-AM 1560

OSU Radio: KXXY-FM 96.1

Line: Sooners by 7.5

Over/under: 65

More: How Oklahoma State's Kendal Daniels, defense pulled team out of 'rut' in win over Iowa State

Scouting Bedlam

Records: OU is 5-5 (2-5 Big 12); OSU is 7-3 (4-3 Big 12)

Best player for OU: Running back Eric Gray has been OU's most consistent weapon this season. The senior boasts career-highs of 1,113 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, and he has at least rushing 100 yards in each of the Sooners' last four games. Gray is also a threat in the passing game. He's tied for the second-most catches on the team (28) and has 189 receiving yards.

Best player for OSU: Quarterback Spencer Sanders added to his growing legend Saturday, coming off the bench with a shoulder injury late in the third quarter to orchestrate a come-back victory over Iowa State. He had not practiced in weeks and missed the previous game due to the injury. Yet, the Cowboys looked completely different with their leader in the game — on both sides of the ball. Sanders said he would play this week, raising the confidence level and ability of the team.

The case for OU: OU's offense is far from perfect. But so is OSU's defense, which is allowing a conference-high 452.9 yards per game this season. Gray provides a steady option on the ground, while quarterback Dillon Gabriel has numerous receiving threats such as Marvin Mims, Jalil Farooq and Brayden Willis. The Sooners' defensive line will look to build off its performance against West Virginia. OU recorded 1.5 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery.

The case for OSU: With Sanders leading the way, OSU is just different offensively. His knowledge of the system is superb. He has become a strong passer and his running ability aids a sluggish rushing attack. Before his injury, the Cowboys’ offense was steamrolling opponents. If he’s close to that form, OSU could put up points in bunches. And though the defense is last in the Big 12 in average yards allowed per game, the Cowboys looked like their old selves against Iowa State, shutting down the run game for the first time in more than a month and forcing five turnovers. That was a big boost mentally at just the right time.

Justin Martinez and Jacob Unruh, Staff writers

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