Venue & Kickoff
Location: Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma
Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT
Broadcast: ESPN
Weather Update
Forecast for Norman, OK:
Temperature: 52°F at kickoff, dropping into the mid‑40s°F by late evening
Conditions: Clear skies, winds 6–10 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; passing and kicking games should not be hindered.
Injury Report
LSU Tigers:
QB Garrett Nussmeier (healthy, expected starter)
RB Kaleb Jackson (probable, minor ankle sprain)
WR Kyren Lacy (questionable, hamstring)
LB Harold Perkins Jr. (healthy, defensive leader)
Oklahoma Sooners:
QB Jackson Arnold (healthy, expected starter)
RB Gavin Sawchuk (probable, shoulder soreness)
WR Nic Anderson (healthy, team’s leading receiver)
DB Billy Bowman (questionable, knee)
Team Recent Form
LSU:
Won 3 of last 4, including a 31–20 victory over Texas A&M.
Offense averaging 32.8 PPG, defense allowing 27.1 PPG.
Strong passing attack but inconsistent defensive performances.
Oklahoma:
Riding a 4-game win streak, most recently defeating Baylor 38–17.
Offense averaging 36.2 PPG, defense allowing 20.9 PPG.
Balanced attack with Arnold’s passing and Sawchuk’s rushing.
Player Matchups
QB Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) vs. Oklahoma Secondary
Nussmeier (2,950 yards, 25 TD, 9 INT) must exploit OU’s secondary if Bowman is limited.
RB Kaleb Jackson (LSU) vs. OU Front Seven
Jackson (780 yards, 8 TD) faces a Sooners defense allowing just 3.9 YPC.
WR Kyren Lacy (LSU) vs. CB Gentry Williams (OU)
Lacy (720 yards, 6 TD) is LSU’s deep threat; Williams has 2 INT this season.
QB Jackson Arnold (OU) vs. LSU Pass Rush
Arnold (3,100 yards, 27 TD, 6 INT) must handle LSU’s aggressive blitz packages led by Harold Perkins Jr.
WR Nic Anderson (OU) vs. CB Zy Alexander (LSU)
Anderson (1,050 yards, 10 TD) is OU’s top target; Alexander leads LSU with 3 INT.
Series History
All-time: LSU leads the series 2–1.
Recent: Last meeting was the 2019 College Football Playoff semifinal, where LSU won 63–28.
Note: This is the first regular-season meeting since Oklahoma joined the SEC.
Betting Trends:
LSU: 6–5 ATS, 7 Overs in 11 games.
Oklahoma: 8–3 ATS, 6 Overs in 11 games.
OU has covered in 4 straight games.
Projected Score: Oklahoma 34, LSU 24
Bottom Line
This SEC–Big 12 clash features two high-powered offenses, but Oklahoma’s defensive consistency and home-field advantage make them the safer bet. LSU’s passing game can keep it competitive, yet the Sooners’ balance and depth should secure the win and cover.
Game Odds
LSU Tigers 36
Oklahoma Sooners – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
