Oklahoma Sooners Face Off Against LSU Tigers in Week 14 College Football Showdown

The Oklahoma Sooners are set to clash with the LSU Tigers in their final regular-season game of the 2024 college football season. The matchup, scheduled for Saturday, November 30, will take place at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET and coverage provided by ESPN.

LSU, led by Coach Brian Kelly, enters the game with a 7-4 overall record and a 4-3 mark in the SEC. The Tigers are coming off a significant win over Vanderbilt, where they showcased a balanced offense. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier had a strong performance, and veteran running back Josh Williams played a crucial role, tallying 151 yards of total offense and scoring two touchdowns.

Oklahoma, under Coach Brent Venables, brings a 6-5 overall record and a 2-5 SEC record into the game. The Sooners will be looking to contain LSU’s offense, particularly focusing on stopping quarterback Jackson Arnold, who has been effective both in the air and on the ground. Arnold has thrown for 1,311 yards with 12 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, and he has also rushed for 131 yards on 25 carries.

The betting lines favor LSU, with the Tigers listed as 6-point favorites. The moneyline has LSU at -225 and Oklahoma at +185, with an over/under of 47 points. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, LSU has a 59.2% chance of winning the game.

This game also marks “Senior Night” for LSU, where several players will be playing their final game at Tiger Stadium. Coach Kelly emphasized the importance of finishing the season on a positive note, especially after a recent three-game losing streak where the offense struggled significantly.