"In the Weeds": Keys to OU Football Beating Ole Miss

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman break down the X's and O's of some of the key things they'll be watching for in Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss on October 25, 2025.

0:00 Intro
1:33 OU's defense must limit Kewan Lacy and Ole Miss' run game
6:28 OU's defense must limit the damage Trindad Chambliss does with his legs
10:52 OU's corners must do a good job of playing deep balls without committing pass interference
14:27 OU's defensive backs must play with great eyes and feet against Ole Miss' double moves
22:22 OU's offense should be able to find some success running the ball in 3x1 formations
30:56 John Mateer could do some damage as a runner in 3x1 formations
35:41 OU's offensive line must handle Ole Miss' run twists well
37:59 Ole Miss' corners are the weakness of their defense so OU's offense needs to take some shots down the field in the vertical passing game
41:49 OU's offensive line and running backs must handle Ole Miss' "6 up" look well in 3rd and long situations

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