NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma players know they cannot afford to overlook upset-minded Iowa State ahead of their toughest stretch of the Big 12 schedule.
On Saturday, the No. 14 Sooners (7-1, 4-1 Big 12, No. 15 CFP) host the Cyclones (3-5, 2-3), who are brimming with confidence after defeating Texas 24-0 - the only team to beat Oklahoma this year.
''It should get our attention. It's a team that whooped up on Texas,'' said Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. ''We lost to Texas. That should be eye-popping for us. We've got to come out ready for that.