Oklahoma Faces Missouri; Vanderbilt Seeks Playoff Survival Saturday
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United States. Oklahoma (8-2, 4-2) hosts Missouri (7-3, 3-3) Saturday at noon ET in the SEC marquee, and Vanderbilt (8-2, 4-2) visits Kentucky (5-5, 2-5) in a critical game for CFP positioning. Polls influence selection committee decisions. Oklahoma is buoyed by an upset win over Alabama and defensive metrics; Missouri counters after a 49-27 victory over Mississippi State led by Ahmad Hardy's 300 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Ole Miss's Kewan Lacy rushed 224 yards with three scores in a recent win over Florida. Rankings and playoff prospects hinge on Saturday's outcomes. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Last season: Zion Young's late fumble return gave Missouri a 30-23 win over Oklahoma.
- 2. Earlier this season: Oklahoma upset Alabama, snapping Alabama's eight-game winning streak.
- 3. Nov. 15, 2025: Ole Miss beat Florida; Kewan Lacy rushed for 224 yards and three TDs.
- 4. Following that: Missouri defeated Mississippi State 49-27; Ahmad Hardy rushed 300 yards and three TDs.
- 5. This weekend: Oklahoma hosts Missouri; Vanderbilt faces Kentucky with CFP implications.
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