Betting odds and early Week 4 prediction for the matchup between Auburn and Oklahoma
In Week 4 of the College Football season, a highly anticipated matchup is set to take place between No. 11 Oklahoma and No. 22 Auburn. This exciting encounter will take place in Norman, Oklahoma, as part of SEC Conference play.
Oklahoma's defense has been a standout this season, ranking fifth in defensive rush success rate and allowing a mere 2.9 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Auburn's defense has struggled, ranking 117th in EPA per pass.
Leading Auburn will be quarterback Jackson Arnold, a former player for Oklahoma. Arnold has had a solid season so far, completing 69.6% of his passes for 501 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. He has also rushed for 192 yards and four scores.
Auburn has yet to face a true test this season, while Oklahoma has notched impressive wins over Michigan and Temple. Last week, Oklahoma beat Temple 42-3 as 23.5-point road favorites, while Auburn failed to cover as 26.5-point home chalk in a 31-15 win over South Alabama.
Oklahoma's running back Tory Blaylock is averaging 5.4 yards per carry, and Auburn's starting running back Jeremiah Cobb is averaging an impressive 6.8 yards per carry.
The game is set to be a close one, with the betting line currently at Oklahoma -6.5, and a total of 48.5. Early action has caused the line to shift from Oklahoma -4.5.
Quarterback John Mateer has thrown for 944 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions for Oklahoma, and has also rushed for 161 yards and four scores.
Despite Auburn's strong running game, Oklahoma's defense, which ranks first in defensive EPA per play and 10th in Net EPA per play, suggests an advantage in the matchup.
As the clock ticks down to the matchup, fans are eagerly anticipating this exciting showdown between two undefeated teams with a 3-0 record. The game promises to be a thrilling display of college football at its best.
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