Oklahoma Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Texas Tech in Week 9

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LUBBOCK, TX – SEPTEMBER 30: Damarcus Fields #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders reacts to the Texas Tech Red Raiders recovering an on side kick during the the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on September 30, 2017 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma State defeated Texas Tech 41-34. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

1. The turnover margin is more important than ever

Baker Mayfield has thrown an interception in each of his last two starts. The Texas Tech defense has 9 total interceptions on the season. The Sooners have 3. Tech also has the edge in forced fumbles at 7 to 4. They are dead even at 9 turnovers given up this season. These kind of numbers can be game changers for either team this weekend.

The interception that Mayfield threw against Kansas State can be seen below and man is it a beauty. If the Red Raiders can force a couple of those, this game could be completely different than many expect.

Here's a look at former @BCFootball_2017 stud @DenzelGoolsby's interception off Baker Mayfield #KStateFB pic.twitter.com/eWTtx0pNgu
— Chase Shannon (@chase_shannon) October 21, 2017

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Despite the strength of turnovers that Texas Tech possesses, I do see Oklahoma winning this one. However, my bold prediction is that Mayfield has two interceptions on Saturday. Those interceptions will keep the game close, but it will still be a Sooner victory at the end of the day.

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