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Other than some poor tackling at times, the OU defense played well. Missouri had 85 yards on a drive right before halftime when OU was trying to avoid giving up the big play.

In the fourth quarter, the Sooners forced Missouri to burn up the clock and two timeouts on an 80-yard drive that eventually resulted in an irrelevant touchdown with 12 seconds left in the game.

"We knew going in that they're gonna get some yards. They're gonna make some plays,” OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "And I'm willing to bet that's the least amount of yards and points they'll have all year.

"We won the game, and there's no glaring issues out there.”

Will OU face another set of offensive skill players like Missouri has?

Not for a month, at least. Iowa State, Texas A&M and Baylor can't stack up to Missouri's depth or talent at the skill positions.

Texas Tech on Nov. 17 and Oklahoma State on Nov. 24 will offer similar skill players, though neither will present the matchup problems Missouri did with its big tight ends, speedy receivers and accurate, athletic QB.

How do quarterback Sam Bradford's numbers stack up on a national scale?

After finishing 24-of-34 for 266 yards Saturday, Bradford held onto the nation's top spot in passing efficiency at 181.1, barely ahead of Texas Tech's Graham Harrell at 178.4.

Because of the Sooners' reliance on the run game, Bradford's totals aren't as impressive as some. He ranks 25th in total passing yards with 1,689; 38th in passing yards per game with 241.3; and 49th in completions per game with 18.3.

His 5-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio is still among the country's best.

Was the OU-Missouri game a preview of the Big 12 Championship?

It's certainly possible. Both teams appear to be the best in their respective divisions, though undefeated Kansas might have something to say about that in the North.

Missouri's biggest threats are the Jayhawks and Kansas State, while the Sooners need to most worry about Texas Tech and Oklahoma State.

It's possible the division winners won't be decided before the final weekend of the regular season, when OU hosts OSU and Missouri faces Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

By Scott Wright