AUBURN, Ala. — After a loss to Tennessee that was more disappointing in how it happened than what happened, the now 18th in the Sooners rankings hit the road for the first time this season.
OR will support Auburn at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
THE Earlier are narrow favorites in the game, but with OU’s offense struggling and Auburn scoring points but failing to protect the ball, almost anything could go wrong when the two face off.
The OklahomanThe staff’s predictions reflect the different directions the game could take:
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Oklahoma vs. Auburn Football Score Prediction
Ryan Aber, OR Beat Writer
OU 21, Auburn 13
FRATERNITY
The Sooners pull together and emerge from their visit to the plains of Alabama with a victory. Brothers Peyton and Eli Bowen each come up with big defensive plays in the second half to lead the Sooners to victory before the bye week.
Justin Martinez, trends journalist
OU 24, Auburn 17
HAWKEYE
Michael Hawkins Jr. demonstrates precision in his first career start. The freshman quarterback throws two touchdowns with no interceptions, and he leads OU to its first road victory in SEC play.
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Joe Mussatto, columnist
Auburn 16, OU 13
THE JORDANIAN TERROR
OU stumbles in first SEC road game, causing panic about what lies ahead. OU’s offense once again lets its defense down.
Jeff Patterson, sports editor
OU 30, Auburn 13
THE GREAT COLD
Will Hugh Freeze say that Tigers would he beat the Sooners nine times out of 10 after that? We’ll see. For all the concerns about OU’s offense, there’s no need to worry about the defense. He’s SEC ready, which is more than can be said about Auburn’s offense. The Tigers, who could be facing a five-game skid after last week’s loss to Arkansas. After OU, the Tigers will travel to Georgia, Missouri and Kentucky. Good luck.
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Colton Sulley, OU beat writer
UO 20, Auburn 17
CAGE FIGHTING
OU and Auburn’s offensive struggles continue but Michael Hawkins Jr. does not turn the ball over. The Sooners’ defense proves it is among the elite in the SEC and helps bring home the victory.
Jacob Unruh, assistant sports editor
OU 17, Auburn 15
MICROPHONE
OU survives late behind its defense in its first SEC road test, but it’s freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. who seals the deal late.
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