"In the Weeds": Keys to Victory for OU Football vs. Ole Miss

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman break down the "Keys to Victory" for OU football against the Ole Miss Rebels on November 14, 2026. Brent Venables and OU's defense will attempt to slow down Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels' offense. Jason Witten, John Mateer and the Sooners'  offense looks to build on the success they had in Gainesville and find success against an Ole Miss defense that has been up and down under Pete Golding this season.

Oklahoma's defense vs. Ole Miss' offense
0:52 OU must make shut down the Rebels run game and make their offense one dimensional
3:45 OU must limit the damage Trinidad Chambliss does with his legs
7:13 OU must make Trinidad Chambliss uncomfortable in the pocket
9:39 OU must limit the explosive plays from Deuce Alexander
12:23 OU must destroy Ole Miss' running backs in pass protection

Oklahoma's offense vs. Ole Miss' offense
17:54 OU must block Ole Miss' 6 man box and get the run game established
20:40 OU must attack Ole Miss' light edge players with gap scheme runs
24:49 OU must build effective play action passes off their run games
28:32 John Mateer must push the ball down the field against Ole Miss' vulnerable secondary