Since the last time Oklahoma visited West Virginia, the Sooners have changed defenses, won a Sugar Bowl and announced plans for a stadium expansion.
Wonder what happens after this year's trip to Morgantown? Here's 35 predictions to get you set for Saturday:
West Virginia had nearly 800 yards of offense the last time the Sooners were in Morgantown. 1. The Mountaineers won't have that many Saturday.
OK, so that's too easy. Even for a guy, who's barely better than .500 making predictions through three games. Allow me this one, OK? I'll go as far as saying 2. West Virginia will have less than 600 yards offense. Still too easy of a prediction? OK, fine. 3. The Mountaineers won't crack 400. That's better, right?
5. But that doesn't mean you won't be thinking about Tavon Austin. It will be hard to forget the former Mountaineer, because 6. you can count on seeing more than a few replays of that 2012 circus show.
7. This game won't come down to a late touchdown like it did in 2012. 8. West Virginia will be the first team to score on the Sooners in the first quarter. 9. And WVU will lead at the end of the first quarter.
10. But Oklahoma leads at halftime.
Last season against West Virginia, Trevor Knight completed 10-of-20 passes and threw two interceptions. 12. Saturday, Knight will be better than 60 percent. 13. And throw fewer than one interception.
14. Knight will also carry the ball eight or more times. 15. And gain more than 95 yards. 16. And lead the team in rushing.
Remember West Virginia quarterback Clint Trickett? He was the back-up at Florida State and played against the Sooners after E.J. Manuel got hurt. Trickett has improved since. A lot. 17. But he won't be the best quarterback on the field Saturday. 18. Trickett will be responsible for at least three turnovers. 19. But he will throw for more than 275 yards. 20. And two or more touchdowns.
21. There will be at least 3,133 shots of West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen dragging his hands through his hair. Take a guess how many RedBulls he's had before the game. 22. My guess is he has at least three at halftime. What's your guess. Tweet me. Say hi. Don't be a stranger.
Sorry, back to the game ...
23. Sterling Shepard returns a punt for a touchdown. 24. Zack Sanchez doesn't get an interception. 25. Eric Striker has at least two sacks. 26. And forces a fumble.
27. This is not the game where Blake Bell gets a receiving touchdown. 28. But this is the game he has a rushing attempt.
29. You'll say you're not really a fan of the alternate uniform. 30. You'll also say, "If OU loses, they should never wear that kind of uniform again. 31. But you'll sprinkle in some cuss words while saying it.
Don't be upset, though. 32. This will be OU's best performance of the season and 33. OU will score more than 49 points.
34. And win 35. by more than 10 points.
Last week: 18-17
Overall: 52-47-2
