Iowa State Cyclones @ Oklahoma Sooners | Week 12 Game Preview

When: Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 12:00pm E.T.

Where: Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma.

How: Fox.

Spread: Sooners -3.5.

Total: 59.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

The 6-4 Iowa State Cyclones head to Oklahoma to take on the 9-1 Oklahoma Sooners in a Big 12 conference showdown.

Cyclones Spotlight

The Cyclones are coming off a 41-38 loss to Texas Tech last weekend. Quarterback Brock Purdy has completed 73.4% of his passes for 2,441 yards with 15 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.  In the backfield, Hall leads the attack with 1,172 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns.  On defense, Iowa State has allowed just 20.5 points per game, ranking 24th in the nation, and only 307.1 yards of total offense per game, good for 10th in the country.  Against the run, the Cyclones’ defense is allowing just 112.4 rushing yards per contest, 18th in the FBS.

Sooners Spotlight

The Sooners are coming off of their first loss of the season, losing to 13th ranked Baylor 27-14.  Quarterback Caleb Williams had his worst performance of the year, but should play better this week. On the year, Williams has completed 68.8 percent of his passes for 1,335 yards with 14 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.  On defense, the Sooners have allowed 24.5 points and 386.9 yards of total offense per game, and has been solid against the run, giving up just 129.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 35th in the country. 

Final Say

The Sooners have won 41 of their last 42 matchups following a regular-season loss! Oklahoma owns a 77-7-2 all-time record against Iowa State and is 16-2 in the Big 12 era. The Sooners' .907 series winning percentage against Iowa State is the best from one Power 5 program against another with a minimum of 50 games.  Back Oklahoma to cover at home.

Pick: Oklahoma Sooners -3.5