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Temple vs. Oklahoma Prediction, Betting Odds & How To Watch

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August 26, 2024

Temple vs. Oklahoma Prediction, Betting Odds & How To Watch

Temple is going to start the 2024 season with its toughest challenge all season.

The Owls begin the year by going to Oklahoma, which is ranked 16th in the FBS, as massive underdogs. Even if the game does end up being a blowout, though, it’s possible fans learn plenty about this Temple team in Week 1.

Here’s more information about the game.

Temple vs. Oklahoma Betting

Oklahoma is a -42.5 college football betting odds favorite against Temple, with the Over/Under being 59.5.

Temple vs. Oklahoma On TV

The matchup between Temple and Oklahoma will be televised on ESPN.

The game will kick off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Aug. 30. The contest is taking place at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Temple vs. Oklahoma Prediction

I predict Oklahoma will win and cover the spread at +42.5. I also project the game will go Over 59.5 total points.

Is this Oklahoma team more talented than Temple? Absolutely. And I think that becomes clear pretty quickly. Led by quarterback Jackson Arnold, I don’t think the Sooners have any problems scoring in this matchup.

It will be interesting to see how Temple’s rushing attack, which might be the Owls’ strong suit on offense considering they still have yet to name a starting quarterback, will do against this Oklahoma team which is led by former Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables.

But even if the Owls can find some offensive momentum on the ground, they’re going to need to pass to keep up with this Sooners offense. Temple also wasn’t spectacular on defense last season, averaging 35.7 points per game allowed.

The Owls will need to show they’ve made some strides on that side of the ball or this game will get ugly.

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Ohio State: Can they be stopped & Will Oklahoma succeed in the SEC? | Joel Klatt Show

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August 26, 2024

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Ohio State: Can they be stopped & Will Oklahoma succeed in the SEC? | Joel Klatt Show

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Joel Klatt and Josh Pate discuss the most interesting storylines in the SEC conference. They talk about how the Missouri Tigers could surprise everyone this season. They discuss if the Oklahoma Sooners will succeed in their first year in the SEC. Joel and Josh discuss if Ohio State can be stopped this season and what other teams in the Big Ten will be contenders this season.

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Vote for the best Oklahoma high school football team in Class A-I for 2024 season

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August 26, 2024

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Vote for the best Oklahoma high school football team in Class A-I for 2024 season

The Oklahoma high school football season is right around the corner, but while you wait for Week 0 kickoff, we’re asking readers to vote on their favorite team in each class.

This year Class A is split into two divisions and Fairview, the most dominate team in recent years, is in Class A-I.

Last season the Yellowjackets beat Hooker to repeat as champions.

Can Fairview claim third straight gold ball?

Voting will remain open until noon Monday, Sept. 2.

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Oklahoma WR Nic Anderson ‘Day-to-Day’ with Injury

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August 25, 2024

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Oklahoma WR Nic Anderson ‘Day-to-Day’ with Injury

Oklahoma could start 2024 without one of its greatest playmakers.

OU head coach Brent Venables mentioned on the “Sooner Sports Talk” show on Sunday evening that star wide receiver Nic Anderson has been ” a little limited” at practice and is considered “day-to-day” because of an injury. Venables went on to say Anderson has “a chance” to play in the Sooners’ Week 1 matchup against Temple at 6 p.m. Friday.

“Nic, he’s been a little bit limited,” Venables said. “We feel like he would have a chance to go this weekend.”

OU released its first depth chart of the 2024 season earlier Sunday, and on it, Anderson had an “or” next to his name alongside junior Brenen Thompson. Anderson battling an injury and his status for the season opener not being guaranteed would explain why the Sooners’ best receiver was not alone at the top of the depth chart.

Anderson, a redshirt sophomore, was projected to be one of the best receivers in the country this seasonafter finding his name on the preseason watch list for the Biletnikoff Award, given to college football’s top receiver.

Last season as a freshman, Anderson caught 31 passes for 798 yards and 10 touchdowns while starting in six games. It was one of the best seasons a freshman OU receiver has ever had, with his 10 touchdown catches being the most ever by a Sooner frosh and setting a Big 12 freshman record. His receiving yards were the second most by an OU freshman.

Anderson was named a Freshman All-American by The Athletic and an All-Big 12 honorable mention at the end of last season.

If Anderson misses the opener, it will apparently be Thompson filling in. After mentioning Anderson’s injury Sunday, Venables then raved about Thompson and his speed.

“He’s a legit 10.2 (seconds) 100-meter guy, and he plays really big,” Venables said.

Thompson, a 5-foot-9 junior, does not have the same size as the 6-4 Anderson, but it seems his speed still makes him a home run threat for the Sooners. He transferred from Texas after the 2022 season before appearing in six games last year for OU. He missed most of the season because of injury.

In those six contests, Thompson caught seven passes for 241 yards and a pair of TDs. He averaged 34.4 yards a catch, proving his big-play capability. His best game came in the Alamo Bowl against Arizona, during which he caught two passes from Jackson Arnold and took one 63 yards into the end zone. His other touchdown was a 53-yarder from Dillon Gabriel against TCU.

At Texas as a freshman, Thompson played in nine games, recording only one 32-yard reception. Before playing for the Longhorns, though, Thompson was an Under Armour All-American. Every major recruiting service ranked him as a top-30 prospect at his position in the 2022 class.

The Sooners are already without Jayden Gibson in the receiver room. He injured his knee during a practice and will miss the entire season. He will now redshirt this year.

“We’ve got one player that won’t be back, and we know that’s Jayden Gibson,” Venables said two weeks ago, confirming the injury.

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