Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman break down the X's and O's of some of the things they'll be watching for in Oklahoma vs. Missouri on November 22, 2025. They dive into what the Sooners defense will need to do to slow down Ahmad Hardy and the Mizzou rushing attack and break down what John Mateer and the Sooners offense need to do to have some success against a very good Missouri defense.

0:00 Intro

0:54 OU must limit Ahmad Hardy and Missouri's outside zone rushing attack

8:14 OU must stay disciplined on the backside and not allow Hardy cutback lanes

14:50 OU's defense can kill Missouri's running game with penetration from the defensive line

19:22 OU's defense must limit Mizzou WR Donovan Olugbode

22:55 Sooners defense must take advantage of Matt Zollers staring down his wide receivers

27:05 OU must run some "full slide beaters" to get pressure on Zollers

33:04 Sooners offense must run the ball efficiently when Mizzou gives them a 6 man box

37:45 John Mateer must make good decisions with RPO's and read rugn ame when Missouri gets to a 7 man box

41:32 OU needs to attack Daylan Carnell in the passing game

45:49 OU's offense must attack the perimeter of Missouri's defense with speed sweeps, bubble screens, quick screens, etc.

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