No. 21 Oklahoma is set to take on Auburn in a highly anticipated road game on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Oklahoma is favored to win by 2-1/2 points according to BetMGM College Football Odds. Oklahoma currently leads the series with a 2-0 record against Auburn.

Both teams are in search of their first SEC win and are facing uncertainties at the quarterback position. Auburn is looking to turn their season around while the Sooners aim to stay in contention for the league title and playoffs despite a recent loss to No. 5 Tennessee. Oklahoma will be starting quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. for his first career start and their first road game as an SEC member.

One key matchup to watch in this game is turnovers. Oklahoma has been successful in forcing turnovers, leading the nation with 12 forced turnovers and 8 fumble recoveries. On the other hand, turnovers have been a challenge for Auburn, with a turnover margin that ranks among the lowest in the FBS. Both teams’ quarterbacks have struggled with interceptions, adding more intrigue to the matchup.

Players to keep an eye on include Hawkins for Oklahoma, who showed promise in his debut game against Tennessee. Auburn’s RB Jarquez Hunter has been a consistent performer for the Tigers, rushing for 340 yards and two touchdowns with an impressive average of 7.1 yards per carry.

This game marks the first regular-season meeting between Auburn and Oklahoma, with the Sooners winning their previous encounters in Sugar Bowl matchups. Oklahoma has a strong record in road games against unranked opponents, winning 83% of the time since the 2010 season. Auburn’s WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith has been a standout player nationally and leads the SEC in receiving touchdowns.

Oklahoma’s coach Brent Venables brings experience from successful matchups against Auburn during his time as defensive coordinator at Clemson. The upcoming game between these two teams is highly anticipated and is expected to be a thrilling showdown on the field.