February 13, 2025

OU-Ohio State Chalk Talk: How did this heavyweight college football game come together?

A gameday snapshot as the Sooners play at Ohio State at 6:47 p.m. Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Players to watch on Saturday Baker Mayfield: Oklahoma’s chance to win at Ohio State will be predicated by the quarterback’s play. He cannot afford to make disastrous mistakes (two interceptions) like last year. Abdul Adams/Rodney Anderson/Marcelius Sutton/Trey Sermon: The four-headed monster at running back will have to produce for success. It doesn’t matter which one. A run game will have to be established if OU wants success. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo: When Ohio State is forced to pass, can Oklahoma’s senior defensive end/llinebacker make plays in the Buckeyes’ backfield? Playing – and winning – on the road Oklahoma has had success playing in marquee nonconference road games. It dates back to 2011 when the Sooners won 23-13 at Florida State. In 2013, visiting Oklahoma beat Notre Dame 35-21. Two seasons ago, OU escaped Tennessee with…

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