Under pressure
With Oklahoma State's potent deep-ball offense, most notably with receivers Marcell Ateman and James Washington, it figures to be critical for the Sooners to get pressure on Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph. While Ogbonnia Okoronkwo has been fantastic all season at making life miserable for opposing quarterbacks, D.J. Ward's and Kenneth Mann's roles have grown as the season has progressed, while Du'Vonta Lampkin and Amani Bledsoe have added playmaking ability on the defensive line as well.
Running-back rotation
Oklahoma's running game has been successful all season, but it has been different runners who have had success.