Game preview: Shawnee at Norman

Shawnee (2-2, 0-1) at No. 10 Norman (4-0, 1-0)
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Harve Collins Field, Norman

Last week: Shawnee suffered a 55-0 setback at home to No. 1 Jenks in its first Class 6A district game in more than a decade. Norman coasted by Sapulpa 38-7.

Why Shawnee could win: The best thing Shawnee has going for it right now is that no one really knows what this offense is going to look like. QB Brayle Brown had to move to receiver last week because of a shoulder injury that prevents him from throwing, and Hunter Holley has taken over behind center. The offense didn’t get a chance to show itself against Jenks last week, so Norman comes into this game playing blind just a little.

Why Norman could win: DEEEEE-fense. Three teams have scored seven points against them, and the other only scored six. On top of that, the offense, anchored by the run game of Donovan Roberts, seems to be playing with greater confidence lately, scoring 79 total points the last two weeks. QB Zach Long is only a sophomore, but the son of former OU offensive coordinator Chuck Long is getting the job done. Roberts has 684 yards and 10 TDs for the season.