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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
When preparing to defend an offense like Oklahoma State's, one cliché comes to mind -- you can't stop them, you can only hope to contain them.
The Sooners understand the challenge that lies ahead. The Cowboys are going to make plays and they are going to score points. OU's objective is to keep both to a minimum.
With both losses this season coming against teams with high-powered offenses, Oklahoma's defense also feels like it has something to prove come Saturday:
The Bedlam rivalry is always intriguing, but the game itself has never meant more. While the Sooners have had a couple of setbacks this season, the opportunity to win a Big 12 title and earn a BCS bowl bid is still very exciting:
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Def. Coord. Brent Venables
"The challenge isn't about how much we have to play for. The challenge is that we're playing an incredibly talented Oklahoma State team. They have as much talent as anybody in the country. And not only do they have the talent, they have the experience."
Junior DB Demontre Hurst
"We know they're great players, we know they're going to make plays. We just have to keep our composure, play as a team and just really compete and try to get after them."
Soph. LB Corey Nelson
"It's very exciting. You only get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play in a Bedlam game like this. It's going to be a memorable game to be a part of."
Senior DB Sam Proctor
"Turnovers are going to change the game. Last year, they're defense forced turnovers, we forced them and the game was close all the way down to the wire."
SECOND HALF 'D'
Last week's win over Iowa State was the fourth time this season OU held its opponent scoreless after the half. The 'D' is especially stingy in the third quarter where it has given up only 24 of its 229 points (10.5%) this season.
LIVE WEBCASTS
Coach Stoops will hold his weekly press conference Tuesday at 12:05 p.m. As always, fans can tune in to the exclusive, live webcast here on SoonerSports.com. Sooner Sports Talk with Coach Stoops also airs tonight at 7:05 p.m.
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| TACKLE LEADERS |
| Aaron Colvin |
73 |
| Travis Lewis |
70 |
| Tom Wort |
62 |
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| TFL LEADERS |
| Frank Alexander |
18.0 |
| Ronnell Lewis |
13.0 |
| Corey Nelson |
8.0 |
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| SACK LEADERS |
| Frank Alexander |
8.5 |
| R. Lewis, Nelson |
5.5 |
| Tony Jefferson |
4.5 |
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| PBU LEADERS |
| Demontre Hurst |
8 |
| Alexander, Colvin, Fleming |
6 |
| R. Lewis, Washington |
5 |
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| INT LEADERS |
| Tony Jefferson |
4 |
| Javon Harris |
3 |
| Six Players |
1 |
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| FF LEADERS |
| Frank Alexander |
3 |
| Fleming, Harris, Walker |
2 |
| Four Players |
1 |
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