Strengths

Wide receiver: Despite losing quarterback Sam Bradford to a shoulder injury, the Sooner receiving corps has been solid in 2009. Leading targets Ryan Broyles and Brandon Caleb have combined for 62 catches, 908 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.

Offensive line: Oklahoma's offensive front five has been one of its most consistent units this season. The starters, which include two seniors and a junior, have allowed just eight quarterback sacks through the team's first seven games.

Defensive line: The Sooner defensive front four has been giving opposing offenses nightmares all season. Under the leadership of defensive end Jeremy Beal and tackle Gerald McCoy, the starting unit has combined for 31 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 16.5 sacks.

Linebacker: While Oklahoma boasts one of the nation's premier defenses, the Sooner linebacking corps may be its most well-rounded. Led by Ryan Reynolds, the starting linebackers have racked up a total of 14.5 tackles for negative yardage and 5.5 sacks. The unit has also played a role in the team's turnover margin, picking off three passes and forcing four fumbles.

Secondary: Oklahoma's defensive backs comprise the team's least effective defensive unit, but that's not saying much, considering the Sooners rank 12th nationally in pass efficiency defense. Through seven games, the starting cornerbacks and safeties have combined for eight interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles.

Weaknesses

Quarterback: When 2008 Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford went down in week one against Bringham Young, redshirt freshman Landry Jones was forced into action. Jones looked brilliant in his first start, a 64-0 manhandling of Idaho State, but hasn't been nearly as impressive in his second stint as the team's starting signal caller. Since coming in on Oct. 17 against Texas, Jones has been spotty, throwing three touchdowns and three interceptions.

Running back: While the Sooners average 144 rushing yards per game as a team, no player has emerged as a dominant runner through the team's first seven games. Junior DeMarco Murray was sidelined last weekend with an injury, and if he's not available on Saturday, that puts extra pressure on senior Chris Brown, who is averaging just 61 yards per contest.

Tight end: Oklahoma's offense took a huge blow when preseason All-American Jermaine Gresham went down with a season-ending injury before the team's first game, and the Sooners haven't been able to recover. Four different players have started at the tight end position this season, but none of them have recorded more than 11 receptions.