Preview and Prediction for Oklahoma vs. LSU: Could This Be the Beginning of a New Rivalry?

The last time we saw these two, Joe Burrow’s LSU team was beating Jalen Hurts’ Sooners in the 2019 College Football Playoff.

Nick Saban’s Tigers beat Oklahoma rout to win the national title in 2003. In 1949, Oklahoma beat LSU in the Sugar Bowl to go 11-0.

The fourth meeting between these two college football giants is not as important as the first three, but it is still very important to both coaching staffs.

The defense led by Brent Venables and his staff was great as Oklahoma beat Alabama 24–3 last week to get into a bowl game.

Also, LSU was out of the CFP running after losing three straight games before beating Vanderbilt. This is a big win for head coach Brian Kelly.

Oklahoma vs LSU: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
How To Watch: ESPN
Venue: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
Teams: LSU (7-4), Oklahoma (6-5)

Why Oklahoma Will Win

As the season goes on, the defense keeps things alive.

Alabama has three losses and is not in the running for the College Football Playoff right now. That is because the Sooners only let the high-powered offense gain 70 yards on the ground, forced three turnovers, and stopped everything they tried.

LSU’s offense can throw at will, but it works best when things are just a little bit even. Keep the Tigers’ runs to less than four yards each (OU gives up 2.9), and there is a chance to win…

Why LSU Will Win

The offense in Oklahoma. It is still not very good.

It used the chances it had against Alabama, but the passing game did not help much. The running game won the game.

Even though LSU’s defense is not always good, the team is 5-0 when they keep the other team’s offense under 335 yards.

The offense for LSU should be able to put up just the right amount of points at home to set the tone and…

Oklahoma vs LSU: Who Will Win?

How many times has Oklahoma’s offense gone over 335 yards?

Three times. Still, the Sooners have not been able to get their offense to work well enough against an FBS team (yet) to beat a strong overall performance from a pumped-up home team.