Norman vs. Southmoore Capsule...

By Justin Hite

Norman Tigers (5-0) at Southmoore SaberCats (4-1)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Moore Stadium

Norman (5-0)
Why the Tigers can win: Physicality. The Tigers play defense better than anyone. Not only that but their offense fits in perfectly with a talented defense. Norman wears you down on offense and shuts you down on defense. It’s tough to face a team that will hit you in the mouth on offense or defense, but both. That’s why the Tigers are 5-0.

Quote: “We know Southmoore’s defense likes to play hard and every play they are going to go all out, so our offensive line is doing the best they can to step up and be on top of them and hit them first before we can get hit — just try and be four steps ahead of them.” — Norman running back Donovan Roberts

Southmoore (4-1)
Why the SaberCats can win: Speed. Running back Andrew Long and quarterback Tre Edwards in the backfield and Caleb Willis and Jackson Stallings on the outside. Not to mention an unusual amount of speed in the defensive front. There’s a lot of pressure on Southmoore in this one too. This is the first of three extremely tough games for the SaberCats.