rzb+ 367 Posted September 15, 2011 In the first test for each program, the top-ranked Sooners travel to Tallahassee for the first time Saturday night to face No. 5 Florida State, which hopes to exact some revenge from last season's blowout loss in Norman. It has been 53 weeks since then-No. 10 Oklahoma crushed the No. 17 Seminoles 47-17 in Jimbo Fisher's second game as coach for Florida State. Landry Jones completed 30 of 40 passes for 380 yards with four touchdowns, and the Sooners amassed an opponent season-high 487 yards against the Seminoles in the first meeting between the programs since the 2001 Orange Bowl. Florida State has the advantage of playing the rematch at Doak Campbell Stadium, where it has won 10 of 11, but Oklahoma benefits from having time off since defeating the Golden Hurricane. Oklahoma has been No. 1 in each of the first three polls and is the first team to hold the top ranking 100 times since the poll began in 1936. The Sooners, who get top defensive tackle Stacy McGee and starting receiver Kenny Stills back after both served suspensions in the opener, are hoping to hold on to the top spot and get back to the BCS title game for the first time in three years. The Seminoles have lost five straight to Oklahoma since winning the first meeting in 1964, but the teams have only played twice since 1981. This will be the Sooners' first road game against a top five non-conference opponent since they were ranked third and lost 23-7 to No. 5 Southern California in 1988. I know this article seems to be swallowing on the Sooners' balls but I heard a tidbit on the radio this morning. Oklahoma hasn't won an away game against a Top25 teams (outside the Big12) in yeeeeaaarrrssss (outside of bowl games). This is easily the best looking game this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeVo 176 Posted September 16, 2011 The game should at least be a hell of a lot more competitive than last season. It will definitely be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 78 Posted September 16, 2011 OU struggled on the road last year. The Noles should give them a fight, but will come up short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindyCitySports 407 Posted September 16, 2011 I'm pretty pumped for this game. One of my best friends is an OU fan and he says he's already getting really nervous. It should be a very close game. Noles 34 Sooners 31 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted September 16, 2011 Here we go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 78 Posted September 16, 2011 Landry Jones has thrown 21 career INT's. 20 have been on the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted September 18, 2011 Big 12 refs are on top of FSU. The D can't play any better. Warner is blasting. If only the offense could get going and then not turn it over after moving down the field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindyCitySports 407 Posted September 18, 2011 Good defensive football. I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milla4Prez63 678 Posted September 18, 2011 The D showed up, this team is on it's way. Not sold on EJ Manuel though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted September 18, 2011 The D and special teams were definitely on point. Can't fault them for getting beat deep on two plays. They were on the field most of the night. The problem we face is we have a good pocket QB in Trickett but when the pocket collapses he might as well drop to the ground. Manuel makes our offense more dynamic but his accuracy is lacking and takes too many risks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
