Sooners and Tulane will be close….Alabama going down at Wisconsin? Top 25 and predictions……

Oklahoma hosts Tulane Saturday in Norman and this could be a game that will give the Sooners a true look on what to expect for this team in 2024.  Having a good, or even great defense, is key for OU coming into this game, and another dominate performance for the Sooner stoppers seem like a must for the win, The offense is so bad that any crack in the OU defense will be a recipe for a loss.  Tulane played Kansas State to the end last week, but lost in the 4th quarter in New Orleans.  The Sooners held the Houston Cougars to only 12 points in their four point win, but Tulane is a dangerous team that can score.  This game could be decided early if either team can get up as much as ten or more points.  Confidence in OU scoring with their problems moving the ball is lacking.  OU is terrible on the offensive line, with their receivers, and the general play calling of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell.  Another repeat of the Houston game for this offense is playing with a green wave of fire. As for Tulane, this program has made great strides in becoming a worthy opponent against the best teams and an upset is possible.  Sooners pull it out in the end.  OU 20 and Tulane 16.

Oklahoma State goes to Tulsa and expect the Pokes to riddle the hosts 48 to 24.  Look for Ollie Gordon to have a career game.  Tulsa will get their points but do not expect the Cowboys to be pressured by the 4th quarter.  There will be more OSU fans at the game than Tulsa fans, so any home field advantage is moot.

Fredsportsextra’s Top 25

1.  Georgia

2.  Texas

3.  Ohio State

4.  Ole Miss

5.  Alabama

6.  USC

7.  Missouri

8.  Utah

9. Tennessee

10. Oregon

11. Miami (Fla)

12. Oklahoma State

13. Penn State

14. Arizona

15. Michigan

16. Kansas State

17. Nebraska

18. Oklahoma

19. Boise State

20. Northern Illinois

21. Washington

22. Iowa State

23. Louisville

24. Notre Dame

25. LSU

Alabama on upset watch

Predictions for the week

Thursday, Sept. 12

Arizona State 24 at Texas State 21

Friday, Sept 13

Kansas 31 and UNLV 14

Arizona 27 at Kansas State 24

Saturday, Sept 14

Big 12

Oklahoma State 48 at Tulsa 24

Cincinnati 21 at Miami (Ohio) 19

North Texas 41 at Texas Tech 38

Pittsburgh 28 and West Virginia 21

Utah 28 at Utah State 17

Baylor 32 and Air Force 21

Colorado State 26 and Colorado 21

TCU 45 and UCF 39

Houston 38 at Rice 14

BYU 41 at Wyoming 20

SEC

Oklahoma 20 and Tulane 16

Wisconsin 21 and Alabama 20

South Carolina 24 and LSU 20

Missouri 35 and Boston College 18

Florida 24 and Texas Aggies 23

Arkansas 49 and UAB 21

Ole Miss 48 and Wake Forest 10

Texas 51 and UTSA 9

Vanderbilt 24 and Georgia State 17

Georgia 42 and Kentucky 7

Auburn 24 and New Mexico 10

Mississippi State 50 and Toledo 17

Tennessee 71 and Kent State 10

Big 10

Michigan 28 and Arkansas State 14

Illinois 52 and Central Michigan 12

Purdue 19 and Notre Dame 18

Michigan State 49 and Prairie View A&M 0

Minnesota 21 and Nevada 18

Iowa 24 and Troy 7

Nebraska 31 and Northern Iowa 12

UCLA 23 and Indiana 21

Northwestern 27 and E. Illinois 3

Maryland 42 at Virginia 23

Oregon 34 at Oregon State 28

Washington 18 and Washington State 17

ACC

Florida State 34 and Memphis 24

NC State 42 and La. Tech 18

Miami 48 and Ball State 0

Georgia Tech 59 and VMI 0

Duke 34 and UConn 11

North Carolina 55 and North Carolina Central 0

Virginia Tech 41 and Old Dominion 18

California 31 and San Diego State 17

Feature Photo:  Tulane vs Kansas State last week.  Credit:  AP/Matthew Hinto

Secondary Photo:  Jackson Arnold last week against Houston. Credit:  AP/Alonzo Adams