News On 6’s Dean Blevins and Chris Williams are at the University of Auburn and talk about what the Sooners need to do to leave with a win on Saturday.

No. 21 Oklahoma (3-1, 0-1 SEC) at Auburn (2-2, 0-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)

BetMGM college football odds: Oklahoma at 2-1/2.

Series record: Oklahoma leads 2-0.

WHAT IS AT STAKE?

Both teams are looking for answers at quarterback and their first win in the Southeastern Conference. Auburn is trying to keep its season from falling apart further while the Sooners have hopes of a league and playoff title despite a 25-15 loss to No. 5 Tennessee. The Sooners turn to quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. for his first career start and first road game as an SEC member.

KEY MATCHUP

Coaches always emphasize the importance of forced and committed turnovers, and that’s definitely something to keep an eye on in this case. The Sooners lead the nation with 12 forced turnovers, including an FBS-best eight fumble recoveries. Turnovers have been Auburn’s nemesis in both losses, and the Tigers’ turnover margin is minus-10, ranking 131st of 133 FBS teams. Both quarterbacks were prone to interceptions in the losses, and coach Hugh Freeze hasn’t said whether he will start Payton Thorne or Hank Brown.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Oklahoma: Hawkins replaced former five-star recruit Jackson Arnold during the loss to Tennessee. He passed for 132 yards and a touchdown and ran for 22 yards in the second half of the game as the Sooners outscored the Volunteers 12-6. The Tigers have struggled to defend quarterbacks who can run.

Auburn: RB Jarquez Hunter has been a solid weapon for the Tigers, but may need to play an even bigger role as the quarterbacks struggle. He has rushed for 340 yards and two touchdowns, while his 7.1 yards per carry average is second best in the league.

FACTS & FIGURES

It will be the first time that Auburn and Oklahoma will meet in the regular season. The Sooners won both previous meetings in the Sugar Bowl, 40-22 in 1972 and 35-19 in 2017. … A top-ranked Oklahoma team defeated Alabama 20-13 in 2003 in the Sooners’ only previous trip to the state. … Auburn WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith ranks second nationally in yards per reception (28.17). His five receiving touchdowns lead the SEC and rank fourth nationally. … Oklahoma has won 34 of its last 41 road games (83%) against unranked opponents dating back to the 2010 season. … Sooners coach Brent Venables was defensive coordinator for the Clemson team that lost 3-0 to Auburn.