Oklahoma's Season Finale Against LSU Decides Playoff Fate
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NORMAN, Okla. Oklahoma will clinch a College Football Playoff berth if it beats LSU in the regular-season finale this weekend, coach Brent Venables said. The No. 8 Sooners (9-2, 5-2 SEC) seek a victory that could secure a first-round home game; a loss would likely eliminate them. Oklahoma has beaten ranked Tennessee, Alabama and Missouri while being outgained in recent games, winning by a combined 19 points. LSU (7-4, 3-4) has been inconsistent after a midseason coaching change and lists quarterback Garrett Nussmeier as questionable. Media outlets published AP reports this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Oklahoma defeated ranked Tennessee, Alabama and Missouri earlier in the season.
- 2. Oklahoma posted a 9-2 overall record and 5-2 SEC record entering the finale.
- 3. LSU experienced a midseason coaching change and produced inconsistent results (7-4, 3-4).
- 4. LSU recorded narrow wins versus Arkansas and Western Kentucky late in the season.
- 5. Oklahoma hosts LSU in the regular-season finale with CFP qualification at stake.
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