Despite both teams having iffy QB situations, our Oklahoma vs. Auburn picks have more faith in the Sooners to cover this thin spread.
Which QB can be trusted in this matchup? We're siding with the firm starter — and the better defense.
The Sooners gave the ball to freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. in the second quarter last weekend against the Tennessee Volunteers, and he found some success the rest of the way. Hawkins threw for 132 yards and a touchdown on 18 attempts while running for 22 yards against one of the best teams in the country. As a result, it’s Hawkins who gets the ball on Saturday against the Tigers.hasn’t gotten consistent production out of either of its quarterback options.
Auburn hasn’t been awful defensively by any means, allowing an average of just 16.8 points per game so far in 2024. However, only two of those games came against Power 4 schools, with the California Golden Bears and the Arkansas Razorbacks, each scoring 21+ points against the Tigers. The Sooners are 2-1 ATS as a favorite, while the Tigers are coming into this game as an underdog for the first time this season.The Sooners have played to an average total of 43.8 ppg in 2024, with Auburn’s average total coming in at 53.5 ppg.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
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