Oklahoma is 6-0 since its loss to Iowa State in October. Will the Sooners be able to avenge their loss? Or will Iowa State strengthen their case to be a surprise CFP team?

Betting Odds and Trends

  • Oklahoma -6.5
  • O/U 58.5
  • Oklahoma is 4-6 ATS in a neutral site under Lincoln Riley
  • Iowa State is 20-10 ATS as an underdog under Matt Campbell

Iowa State is making its first appearance in the Big 12 Championship game

  • Teams playing in their first Big 12 championship are 3-6

Oklahoma’s record in the Big 12 Championship game: 10-1

  • 4th straight appearance

Spencer Rattler’s first season as a starter has had ups and downs

  • 1-2 with 10 touchdowns and 4 interceptions through 3 games
  • 6-0 with 14 touchdowns and 3 interceptions since
  • Rattler has thrown for 300+ yards in 4 of 9 games
  • Rattler has the highest completion percentage in the Big 12 (68.5)

Breece Hall has had a breakout season for the Cyclones

  • 1,357 rushing yards (1st in FBS)
  • 17 touchdowns (4th in FBS)
  • Rushed for 100+ yards in 8 of 10 games (91 and 97 yards respectively in the other 2 games)
  • Recorded a touchdown in every game

Two premier pass rushers in the Big 12 will meet 

Will McDonald

Isaiah Thomas

Sacks

8.5

7.5

Forced fumbles

2

1

 

Lincoln Riley vs Matt Campbell H2H

  • Campbell won the first and last meeting, while Riley won the two in between
  • All matchups were decided by 10 points or fewer

Last time these two teams met: 10/3/2020

  • Back and forth game that was capped off with a Breece Hall touchdown and a Spencer Rattler interception on the ensuing drive to give Iowa State a 37-30 win
  • Both teams had 400+ yards of offense
  • Oklahoma 4 for 13 on 3rd down
  • Breece Hall: 28 carries, 139 yards, 2 touchdowns

Who will leave Jerry World as the Big 12 champs? Let me know on Twitter @James_Costanz