Keys to the game
Keys to the game

Published: September 8, 2007

Miami's Javarris James and Graig Cooper: The running back tandem pose a threat with their abilities to pound the ball inside or break the big play.

OU's Ryan Reynolds and Curtis Lofton: Shutting down Miami's run game starts with these two linebackers. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables says they're at their best when reading and reacting to a rushing attack like Miami's.

Miami DE Calais Campbell vs. Oklahoma RT Phil Loadholt

Two of the tallest men to ever step on the football field for either team — both stand 6-foot-8 — will go head-to-head today. The biggest unknown is how Loadholt handles a speedy defensive end like Campbell. Of course, Campbell (pictured below) likely has never tried to bull rush a 360-pounder like Loadholt, either. The test for each will be to stay low and use leverage to gain the advantage.

In the five games of the series, Miami has outscored the Sooners by that margin in the third quarter.

By Scott Wright

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