Oklahoma's Defense Shines Again, But Can Their Offense Keep Up?

Oklahoma's defense is on fire. They just shut down Missouri's powerful rushing attack, holding them to just 70 yards on the ground. This is the same defense that upset Alabama last week. They're looking like a playoff contender, but there's a big problem: their offense isn't keeping up. John Mateer, Oklahoma's quarterback, threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns. But he only completed 47% of his passes. That's not good enough. The Sooners' running game isn't much better. They're ranked 99th in the nation in yards per carry. That's not a typo. They're dead last. Missouri's offense wasn't much better. Beau Pribula, their quarterback, threw for 231 yards but also had two interceptions. Ahmad Hardy, their star running back, was held to just 57 yards. That's a huge drop from his usual 135 yards per game. Oklahoma's defense is carrying the team. They had four sacks and two interceptions. Peyton Bowen even blocked a field goal. But can they keep this up in the playoffs? And more importantly, can their offense improve? Missouri's season isn't over yet. They still have a game against Arkansas. But their coach, Eliah Drinkwitz, might not be with them much longer. He's been linked to several high-profile jobs. If he leaves, it could be a big change for the Tigers.