Keys to the game
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Published: September 29, 2007
Key players
•Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Lofton: Colorado's offense is at its best when the run game is working, so it will be on Lofton and fellow linebacker Ryan Reynolds to keep that rushing attack under control.
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Key matchup
•OU running back Allen Patrick vs. Colorado linebacker Jordan Dizon
The Sooners have shown they can run the ball, but they've yet to face a group of linebackers like Colorado has, led by preseason All-Big 12 selection Jordon Dizon. Dizon can be a run-killer. OU's task will be to use its tailback depth to wear down the Buffaloes linebackers.
Key statistic
14: The number of Colorado's consecutive losses against ranked teams. The Buffaloes' last win over a ranked team was Nov. 8, 2003, when they defeated No. 22 Missouri 21-16. The last time Colorado beat a top 10 team was Dec. 1, 2001, when it knocked off No. 3 Texas 39-37 in the Big 12 Championship game.
By Scott Wright
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