Oklahoma Seeks a Rebound Against Florida in The Swamp

Oklahoma heads to Florida on November 7 after a 27-8 loss to Georgia, while the Gators are coming off a 27-8 defeat by Georgia as well. Florida has also beaten No. 4 Ole Miss and No. 7 Texas this season, but suffered back-to-back losses to Missouri and South Carolina before facing Georgia. The Sooners are listed as a touchdown underdog for their first trip to The Swamp.

Florida has changed quarterbacks, with Tramell Jones Jr. expected to start. The Gators’ offensive line has been dealing with injuries, and key targets could be unavailable. Running back Jaden Baugh is averaging 100.3 rushing yards per game and leads the SEC with 13 rushing touchdowns.

Oklahoma will have Jason Witten calling plays after the offensive coordinator was fired. John Mateer is expected to remain the Sooners’ quarterback. Oklahoma’s defense must improve its tackling after a poor performance against South Carolina that included 25 missed tackles.

Four of five predictions favor Florida, with projected scores ranging from 16-13 to 28-21. One forecast has Oklahoma winning 24-20, arguing that Witten’s first college playcalling assignment could energize the team and that pressure on Jones may create problems for Florida. Other predictions point to Baugh’s running and Florida’s home-field advantage as reasons the Gators will prevail.