Will the Week 1 College Football Upsets Continue?

David Bearman

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UTEP at Oklahoma (-40.5, 51.5) - Friday

  • 10 of Oklahoma’s 13 games went under the total last year, tied for most in the nation.
  • Only two of the Sooners' 13 games went over 51.5 points last season: their road game against Tennessee (60) and playoff game against Alabama (58)
  • Oklahoma had one of the top defenses in the nation, ranking in the top 10 in scoring defense, total defense, sacks, tackles for losses, and run defense.
  • On the flip side, the offense struggled, ranking 92nd in total offense and 79th in scoring, especially after John Mateer's hand injury.

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