Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

Both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have plenty to gain and lose in this edition of the Bedlam Series.

The Sooners are ranked 20th by the College Football Playoff selection committee entering this pivotal week. The way things look right now, they are pegged for the Russell Athletic Bowl. However, if both Baylor and TCU were to sneak into the Top Four, remaining Big 12 teams would get a huge boost, and that could propel Oklahoma into the Alamo Bowl with a victory over its in-state rival.

It's a bit of a different story for the Cowboys, as they currently hold a 5-6 record on the heels of a five-game skid and desperately need an upset victory over the Sooners to gain bowl eligibility. Unfortunately, the history of the Bedlam Series doesn't favor Oklahoma State, via Winsipedia:

Still, this has been an extremely unpredictable college football season, and we've seen stranger things happen.

Dealing with Samaje Perine

Oklahoma's freshman ball-carrier wasn't exactly garnering the nation's attention earlier in the season. He had a couple of nice performances, including a 242-yard, four-touchdown showing against West Virginia, but they were mixed in with several outings in which he averaged fewer than 4.0 yards per carry.

That lasted until Oklahoma's most recent game against Kansas. Perine broke loose early and often, gaining 427 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 34 carries, averaging 12.6 yards per rush. That immaculate performance broke Melvin Gordon's single-game rushing record, which the Wisconsin back held for just seven days.

Perine's carries have been all over the place this season. His 34 against Kansas matched his season high, but against Baylor just two weeks prior, he toted the ball only five times. Of course, after his record-breaking day and the absence of quarterback Trevor Knight, he should certainly be in line for more touches.

Backup Cody Thomas will get the start for the Sooners, but after Thomas' three-interception debacle against Texas Tech, head coach Bob Stoops has even more of a reason to rely heavily on the team's running game.

Oklahoma State hasn't been overly successful against the run this season, ranking 50th in the nation, allowing an average of 155.6 yards per game on the ground and a total of 19 rushing touchdowns. In the Cowboys' most recent contest, Baylor's Shock Linwood and Devin Chafin each rushed for over 100 yards. That's not a good sign.

It's simple for Oklahoma here: Control the clock and wear down the Oklahoma State defense by handing Perine the ball early and often.

Who Is Oklahoma State's Quarterback?

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Oklahoma State has been dealing with a quarterback controversy. Junior Daxx Garman has been at the helm for the majority of the season; however, he hasn't been very efficient. In his nine games this year, he has completed 54.9 percent of his passes for 2,041 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

The signal-caller was sidelined against Baylor with a concussion, and freshman Mason Rudolph got the start in his stead. While Rudolph put on a performance similar to what Garman had been producing this season—he completed 52.0 percent of his passes for 281 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions—it was a decent showing when you take his inexperience into consideration.

So, will the Cowboys roll with the freshman after a bye week to better prepare for another start, or will Garman regain his role as the starter? Well, based on head coach Mike Gundy's recent comments, it's not too clear, via ESPN's Jake Trotter:

Whoever gets the start will be going up against an Oklahoma pass defense ranked 114th in the nation, allowing an average of 272.6 yards per game and a total of 18 passing touchdowns this season. Opportunities to strike through the air will be readily available.

Gundy had better name his starter in short order, because defeating Oklahoma through the air will be the Cowboys' best hope of coming away with a major upset.

When: Saturday, December 6

Where: Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

Channel: Fox Sports 1

Live Stream: Fox Sports Go

Betting Lines (via Odds Shark):

• Over/Under: 59.5
• Spread: Oklahoma -20

Team Injury Reports

Player	Pos.	Date	Status	Injury
Blake Bell	TE	11/30/2014	Questionable	knee
Dannon Cavil	WR	10/30/2014	Out	personal
Dorial Green-Beckham	WR	08/25/2014	Out	eligibility
Geneo Grissom	LB	11/30/2014	Questionable	knee
Quentin Hayes	S	11/30/2014	Questionable	ankle
Trevor Knight	QB	12/01/2014	Out	concussion/neck
Baker Mayfield	QB	08/31/2014	Out	eligibility
Joe Mixon	RB	08/02/2014	Suspended	disciplinary
Quincy Russell	DT	09/08/2014	Out	disciplinary
Frank Shannon	LB	08/21/2014	Suspended	disciplinary
Julian Wilson	CB	11/30/2014	Questionable	thumb
Derrick Woods	WR	12/03/2014	Suspended	disciplinary

Player	Pos.	Date	Status	Injury
Kris Catlin	LB	08/23/2014	Out	academics
Daxx Garman	QB	11/30/2014	Questionable	concussion
Ashton Lampkin	CB	11/30/2014	Questionable	ankle
Juwan Offray	CB	10/24/2014	Out	disciplinary
J.W. Walsh	QB	09/12/2014	Out	foot

Injury reports per The Sports Network, via USA Today.

Prediction

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The quarterback position for each team is a huge concern. Neither backup has proved to be a viable option under center in his early career, and that's a severe disadvantage for both offenses, as neither defense has been able to contain the pass this season.

However, ultimately, the advantage goes to Oklahoma. With Perine in the fold, the Sooners have the ability to rely on an excellent ball-carrier who is durable enough to shoulder the workload throughout the full 60 minutes. Oklahoma State simply doesn't have that kind of threat.

Expect another big day for Perine as the Sooners run through the Cowboys defense en route to yet another win in the Bedlam Series.

Prediction: Oklahoma 34, Oklahoma State 17

All team rankings and statistics courtesy of NCAA.com and current as of December 3.