The Oklahoma Sooners entered the 2016 season with College Football Playoff aspirations but fell short thanks to two nonconference losses. While the Sugar Bowl may not have been their preferred destination, they do get the opportunity to test their mettle against a battle-tested SEC opponent in a New Year's Six game.
Oklahoma will square off with the Auburn Tigers, who are looking to bounce back from losses in two of their final three regular-season games.
As with many high-profile bowl games, the outcome figures to come down to a few critical matchups. With that in mind, here is a look at some of the key stats and a breakdown of the matchups to watch.