Keys to the game

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Published: September 15, 2007

Key players
Oklahoma: Auston English, sophomore defensive end — It's not likely that the Utah State offensive tackles have faced a defensive end with as quick a first step as English has. His speed will provide pressure on passing plays and disrupt running plays.

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Utah State: Jake Hutton, junior linebacker — With the suspension of safety Antonio Taylor earlier in the week, Hutton is the team's top tackler with 17 stops in two games. He also has one sack and two tackles for lost yardage.

Key matchup
Utah State quarterback Leon Jackson vs. OU secondary

Jackson has struggled in the past with throwing interceptions, especially those that get returned for touchdowns. Five of his first seven interceptions went for defensive TDs last season before he got benched. The Sooners have three picks this season and Nic Harris returned one for a touchdown.

Key statistic
83.3
The pass completion percentage of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford through two games. The redshirt freshman leads the nation in that category, as well as passing efficiency (237.7) for QBs with at least 15 pass attempts.

By Scott Wright


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