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Key players for the game: Oklahoma

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September 13, 2016 at 9:00am
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One of the biggest games of the season goes down this Saturday in Norman, Oklahoma.  For the Buckeyes to win they will need to be 9 units strong.  One player on each side of the ball who must step up are Mike Weber and Mike Hill.  Weber, Samuel, Wilson and Barrett will all need to run the ball effectively but Weber needs to carry the load.  In 2014, Zeke didn't breakout nationally until the Michigan State game and this game is Weber's chance to show he is capable of such things.  The Sooners held, the obviously not as talented but impressive, Houston run game to a grand total of 89 rushing yards so Weber and Co. will have their work cut out for them.  

This Buckeye defensive line hasn't played to its ability yet this season in my opinion.  Hubbard, Lewis, Holmes and Bosa will all need to put pressure on Mayfield.  Oklahoma has two very good backs in Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon.  All of the D tackles especially Hill have to stop them.  Hill came into this season with some hype and has some big shoes to fill by replacing Aldolphus Washington.  Big Game Bob abandoned the run game vs Houston and the two combined for 12 carries for 71 yards.  Hill and Co. will need to clog the middle and let the ends go to work on Mayfield so this ball hawking secondary can create some plays.  

Go Bucks.  Beat Oklahoma!

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