Weekend Football Preview
Weekend Football Preview Features College, NFL and High School Action Across Divisions
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Oklahoma and New Mexico are scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, with the game televised nationally on ESPN2 and called by Jay Alter and Tom Luginbill, with Laura Sisler reporting from the sideline.
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The Oklahoma-New Mexico game is the Sooners’ final nonconference matchup, and the article frames a strong performance as important to Oklahoma’s hopes of making the College Football Playoff.
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Orange Lutheran has beaten San Diego Cathedral Catholic, Basha of Arizona and Gardena Serra since its one-point loss to Miami Central, while Sierra Canyon’s unbeaten start includes victories over JSerra, Chaminade-Madonna of Florida and Saint Louis of Hawaii.
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Sierra Canyon’s Marcus Fakatou transferred from Orange Lutheran during the summer, adding a personal storyline to the matchup between the opposing defensive and offensive lines; the game is also being broadcast on Spectrum.
Oklahoma looks to bounce back from a loss to Michigan when it hosts New Mexico on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT in Week 3 college football action. Yahoo Sports reports the Sooners' defense has been solid, but quarterback John Mateer's accuracy and a weak rushing attack remain concerns as Oklahoma seeks to stay on track for the College Football Playoff.
In the NFL, the 0-1 Denver Broncos host the unbeaten Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 2, CBS Sports reports. The matchup sets up a prime-time showdown between Denver and the Los Angeles Rams the following week.
Oklahoma Seeks Redemption in Final Nonconference Test
The Oklahoma-New Mexico game marks the Sooners' final nonconference matchup before Big 12 play begins. A strong performance is crucial to Oklahoma's playoff hopes after the loss to Michigan. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2, with Jay Alter and Tom Luginbill calling the action and Laura Sisler reporting from the sideline.
Oklahoma's offense has struggled to establish rhythm on the ground. The rushing attack has been limited, putting extra pressure on quarterback Mateer to execute through the air. Defensive missed opportunities in recent games have also cost the Sooners valuable wins. Cleaning up these issues against New Mexico is essential before conference play intensifies.
Sierra Canyon and Orange Lutheran Battle for Playoff Seeding
In Southern California high school football, unbeaten Sierra Canyon faces Orange Lutheran in a matchup that could determine CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoff seeding. Orange Lutheran's only loss came by a single point and the team has since beaten San Diego Cathedral Catholic, Basha of Arizona and Gardena Serra. Sierra Canyon's perfect record includes wins over JSerra, Chaminade-Madonna of Florida and Saint Louis of Hawaii.
Sierra Canyon's defensive line, led by Ohio State commit Marcus Fakatou, will test Orange Lutheran's offensive front. Fakatou transferred from Orange Lutheran during the summer, adding intrigue to the matchup between the two programs. Spectrum will broadcast the game. Both teams enter Saturday knowing the winner strengthens its case for a top playoff seed in the region.
Denver Prepares for Jacksonville After Winless Start
The Broncos open their home schedule against a Jacksonville team that has not lost this season. CBS Sports reports Denver is looking to get into the win column after an 0-1 start to the season. The contest at Empower Field at Mile High will test the Broncos' defense and offense against one of the league's hottest teams.
If Denver falters against Jacksonville, they'll face another prime-time test the following week when the Los Angeles Rams visit. Back-to-back tough matchups mean the Broncos cannot afford to fall further behind early in the season. A win over Jacksonville would provide momentum heading into the Rams game.
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