Sooners prepare for longtime rival Cornhuskers

November 4, 6:52 PMOklahoma Sooners Football ExaminerBryan Waters

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This 1970s Sports Illustrated cover bespeaks the 84-game rivalry between Oklahoma and Nebraska.

Magazine cover/Sports Illustrated

Sooner Synopsis

Oklahoma travels to Lincoln, NE for Saturday's 7 PM kickoff against longtime rival Nebraska.  The game will be televised regionally by ABC.

Both defenses rank in the Top 10 nationally in points per game, rushing yardage allowed per game, and sacks per game. 

The Cornhuskers are coming off a 20-10 win last week at Baylor. Oklahoma got a second half challenge from Kansas State in Norman but kept the Wildcats at bay, 42-30.

Saturday's game marks the 84th meeting all-time between the rivals. Oklahoma leads the series, 44-37-3, including a 62-28 victory last season in Norman. 

Quarterback Landry Jones was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Kansas State. Jones has won the award in two of his five starts.  Jones shared the honor with Texas Tech RB Baron Batch.

OG Brian Simmons will remain sidelined with a knee injury for another week or two, according to Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops.  WR Brandon Caleb (ankle) is day-to-day.

Video and partial transcript of Tuesday's press luncheon with Head Coach Bob Stoops previewing OU vs. Nebraska

On the Horizon: Nebraska

On the Horizon: Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh 

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