Florida Atlantic heads to Oklahoma to battle the Sooners on Sept. 1. Can Lane Kiffin’s team upset mighty Oklahoma as a close to 3 TD underdog? Let’s take a closer look at Florida Atlantic vs Oklahoma for College Football Week 1.
Oklahoma lost Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield to the NFL. But, the Sooners return 6 starters on both sides of the football. Coach Lincoln Riley has a great problem at quarterback because both Austin Kendall and Kyler Murray can start. Kendall might get the nod for Week 1 because Murray intends on pursuing a baseball career next summer.
No matter who starts, Riley’s put together a deep offensive line that should produce against Florida Atlantic. Riley’s also brought in a Top 10 recruiting class that’s heavy on defense. Oklahoma may have lost Baker Mayfield, but the team is much better prepared to play an all-around game this season then they were last season.
Florida Atlantic vs Oklahoma College Football Week 1 Lines & Pick
When: Saturday, Sept. 1 at 12:00 pm ET Where: Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK Radio: TuneIn Live Stream:FoxSportsGo ATS Odds: Oklahoma -20 ½ (-110) Over/Under Total Odds: 68 ½ (-110)10 days until 🏈 pic.twitter.com/Zhkf5hXNCR
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Why Florida Atlantic is a good bet at +20 ½?
Lane Kiffin became coach before last season and Florida Atlantic immediately went to work. The Owls started the season at 1-3 SU. Two of the losses were to Navy and Wisconsin. Those were forgivable because Navy and Wisconsin was simply better than the Owls. FAU won 10 in a row, including beating Akron 50-3 in their bowl game. Among the more impressive victories was a 38-20 win over Middle Tennessee State and a 42-28 win over Western Kentucky. In his second season as head coach, Kiffin should have his team playing even better. Taking the close to 3 touchdowns seems like the way to go when the Florida Atlantic Owls battle the Oklahoma Sooners.Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 40.57
- Total Yards: 498.36
- Pass Yards: 213.07
- Rush Yards: 285.29
- Average Score Against: 22.71
- Total Yards: 389.57
- Pass Yards: 230.71
- Rush Yards: 158.86
Why Oklahoma is a good bet at -20 ½?
Oklahoma lost Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield to the NFL. But, the Sooners return 6 starters on both sides of the football. Coach Lincoln Riley has a great problem at quarterback because both Austin Kendall and Kyler Murray can start. Kendall might get the nod for Week 1 because Murray intends on pursuing a baseball career next summer.
No matter who starts, Riley’s put together a deep offensive line that should produce against Florida Atlantic. Riley’s also brought in a Top 10 recruiting class that’s heavy on defense. Oklahoma may have lost Baker Mayfield, but the team is much better prepared to play an all-around game this season then they were last season.
Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 45.14
- Total Yards: 580.22
- Pass Yards: 361.79
- Rush Yards: 218.43
- Average Score Against: 27.07
- Total Yards: 394.86
- Pass Yards: 238.43
- Rush Yards: 156.43
