Auburn Tigers vs Oklahoma Sooners Matchup

Check out our free Oklahoma Sooners vs Auburn Tigers pick and preview for this CFB week 5 game in Auburn. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 5 CFB matchup.

Heading into this week five matchup, the Oklahoma Sooners are on the road against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET, with ABC handling the broadcast. The over/under line is currently 46.5 points, and the Sooners are the slight -2.5-point favorites on the road. Oklahoma has a 3-1 record, while Auburn is 2-2 on the season.

Sooners vs. Tigers Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Oklahoma Sooners at Auburn Tigers
Where: Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 28th
Betting Odds OKL -2.5, OKL -133 | AUBRN +109 O/U 46.5

Sooners Preview:

Oklahoma is looking to bounce back after a 25-15 loss to Tennessee in their most recent game. The Sooners, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only fell short of the straight-up win but also failed to cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 56.5 points, but the teams combined for just 40 points, hitting the under.

Heading into the game, Oklahoma had been 3-0, so this was their first loss of the season. The Sooners fell behind early, trailing 10-3 after the first quarter and 19-3 at halftime. They added just a field goal in the third quarter and a touchdown in the fourth, while their defense held Tennessee to six points in the second half.

Sooners Offense Breakdown

In their 25-15 loss to Tennessee, Oklahoma's offense managed to gain 224 yards, with 186 of those coming through the air. Michael Hawkins Jr. completed 11 of 18 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown, earning a passer rating of 102.08. Jaquaize Pettaway was his top target, hauling in three passes for 79 yards.

The Sooners struggled to establish a ground game, finishing with just 38 rushing yards on 35 attempts. Hawkins Jr. also led the team in rushing, gaining 22 yards on 12 carries. Oklahoma's offense found the end zone once through the air and added a rushing touchdown.

Sooners Team Defense

Oklahoma's defense will be looking to tighten up against the run after giving up 165 rushing yards and a touchdown to Tennessee. In total, the Sooners allowed 359 yards and 25 points. Through the air, Oklahoma's defense gave up 194 yards on 13 completions, with the Vols attempting 21 passes.

Tigers Preview:

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Auburn's offense, led by quarterback Payton Thorne, put up 431 yards in their 24-14 loss to Arkansas. Thorne threw for 213 yards, completing 59.1% of his passes, and connected for two touchdowns. His top target, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, caught five passes for 156 yards, including both of Auburn's receiving touchdowns.

The Tigers' offense was able to move the chains 17 times, but they also turned the ball over four times on Thorne's interceptions. Auburn's ground game produced 146 yards, with Jarquez Hunter leading the way with 67 yards on 12 carries.

Tigers Team Defense

Auburn's defense will be looking to improve after allowing 342 total yards in their most recent game. Arkansas found success on the ground, rushing for 191 yards and two touchdowns. The Tigers' secondary, however, did manage to pick off two passes and held the Razorbacks to just 151 passing yards on 12 completions.

Sooners vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Oklahoma Sooners have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 32 points per game in these contests.
The Auburn Tigers are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Auburn Tigers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Oklahoma Sooners have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-5.