OU defensive end R Mason Thomas and defensive back Gentry Williams are listed as doubtful to play against Missouri on Saturday.

OU football is looking for more offensively down the stretch after relying on its defense and special teams the past few weeks.

No one from OU has forgotten what happened last season against Missouri. In the first game between the former Big 12 foes since the Sooners joined the Southeastern Conference, OU gave up a 23-16 lead in the final two minutes and allowed two touchdowns to fall 30-23.

We can look ahead at what might be on the horizon for OU in the College Football Playoff, and what we spy with our little eyes are some mammoth matchups.

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The Sooners are 7-2 overall and 3-2 in the Southeastern Conference, fresh off a gutsy road victory over Tennessee and ranked No. 12 in the College Football Playoff’s initial rankings. OU has bounced back each time it’s been knocked down this season.

SportsLine's model has simulated Missouri vs. Oklahoma 10,000 times and is going Over 42.5 total points. Each of the last six meetings between these teams has eclipsed not only 42.5 points, but also 52.5 points. Last year's matchup saw 53 combined points scored, and both squads have emphatically upgraded their offenses.