Whether you think the grade from the Eye Test was high or spot on, there’s little doubt that Chip Kelly’s debut was less than stellar. The Bruins now head to Norman, Oklahoma to face the Sooners in what may be their toughest game of the year. While questions may abound for the Bruins and while Bruin fans may give the team little chance for success, there are a few things which will need to happen if the Bruins have any chance at all tomorrow. Keys to the Game Play solid defense. For three quarters last week, the Bruin defense looked much improved over last year. There were blitzes, turnovers and even halftime adjustments — all of which were missing last season. So, if UCLA is to have a chance against the Sooners, the Bruin defense will need to play well. Get the offense the ball with decent field position. Last week, the UCLA offense kept getting the ball deep in their own territory. After watching the Bruins’ offensive performance last week, it’s clear that UCLA needs to get the ball back in much better field position than they did last week. That could mean that the defense stops Oklahoma’s drives early or it could mean that they generate more turnovers. It doesn’t matter which happens. The Bruins just need to start from a better spot than they did last week. Offensive execution. Simply put, the offense needs to execute. Chip Kelly cannot stand on the sidelines and watch Dorian Thompson-Robinson overthrow or underthrow his receivers on play after play. If playing time is earned based on performance, then it also needs to be unearned based on performance as well, regardless of who starts at quarterback. Here’s how to watch, listen and stream this week’s game. How To Watch, Listen, Stream and More Game Date/Time: Saturday, September 8, 2018, 10:00 am PT Location: Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK Game Notes: TV: FOX with Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft Radio/Audio: AM 570/1150 AM in Los Angeles and 97.3 FM in San Diego with Josh Lewin, Matt Stevens and Wayne Cook National Radio: Westwood One with Ryan Radtke and Derek Rackley Satellite Radio: Sirius Channel 136 & XM Channel 198 (UCLA Call) And, of course, the Bruins Nation Game Thread!! ! Watch Online: FoxSportsGo.com and the Fox Sports Go App Rebroadcast (All times PT): Sunday, 9/9, 9:00 pm on FS1 Monday, 9/10, 6:00 am on FS2 Monday, 9/10, 10:00 am on FCS Pacific Monday, 9/10, 1:00 pm on Fox Sports West Monday, 9/10, 3:00 pm on FCS Central Monday, 9/10, 5:00 pm on Prime Ticket Tuesday, 9/11, 12:00 am on FCS Central Tuesday, 9/11, 12:30 am on FS1 Tuesday, 9/11, 3:00 am on FS2 Tuesday, 9/11, 9:00 am on FCS Pacific Tuesday, 9/11, 11:00 am on Prime Ticket Tuesday, 9/11, 9:00 pm on FCS Atlantic Wednesday, 9/12, 8:00 am on Fox Sports West Wednesday, 9/12, 3:00 pm on FCS Pacific Thursday, 9/13, 12:00 am on FCS Central Thursday, 9/13, 6:00 am on FCS Pacific Thursday, 9/13, 12:00 pm on FCS Atlantic Friday, 9/14, 3:00 am on FCS Pacific Friday, 9/14, 12:00 pm on FCS Central Go Bruins!! !<doc-sep>A few years ago, hard to imagine that a college football matchup between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Florida Atlantic Owls would be that compelling. It’s also hard to imagine we’ve already arrived at Week 1 of the season. The surprises could begin early with a potential barn-burner on Owen Field the first day of September, 2018. After all, a top-10 offense from a year ago (albeit with a few holes to fill) playing with house money against a new-look Sooners squad that still features a one Michael Joseph Stoops as its defensive coordinator has high-scoring game written all over it. This Owls team may not have the pre-season hype of the Houston Cougars team that upset OU in the 2016 season opener, but this is just the type of early season foe that could pull a fast one on and early-season Oklahoma team. Head on down to the comments section for the game thread, where we’ll be asking questions, making predictions and discussing the day’s action with y’all. Coverage Info TV: FOX 11:00 A.M. CT Live Stream: FoxSportsGo TV Commentary: (FOX) Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft; (Compass Media) Greg Papa, Tiki Barber Radio: OU Radio / TuneIn / TuneIn (Español) / SiriusXM TBD Week 1 College Football Viewing Guide (plus Jack’s gambling picks) A matchup like this would’ve had me much more on-edge had it been away from home (as if OU would ever play this school away from Norman). Though the Sooners will be on home turf, the 21-point spread is still a bit too high in my mind, and if FAU starts out hot and OU does not, the absence of the galvanizing presence of Baker Mayfield could really come into play early. If Stoops’ signature defensive struggles begin to emerge in a tricky season-opening contest, it could be a long afternoon in Norman. Led by junior running back Devin Singletary, a third-team AP All-American and Conference USA MVP in 2017, and hard-hitting senior linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, this FAU team in Lane Kiffin’s second season as head coach brings back a ton of experience. Also, as of the writing of this post, Kiffin still has not named his starting quarterback in the contest, and there’s a strong possibility the Sooners will see more than one guy at the helm -- including Last Chance U star and Florida State transfer Deandre Johnson and former Sooner transfer Chris Robison. I expect this unit to put up points on OU, and it’s all up to the new leaders of Riley’s high-octane offense to set the pace and answer each FAU punch with an even bigger punch. The Sooners still have Lincoln Riley on the sideline and the Houston experience of two seasons ago, along with his new quarterback possessing a lethal dual-threat skill set, should have this team well-prepared to make a strong opening statement in 2018 following the late-season heartbreak in last season’s College Football Playoff semifinal. A loaded offensive line, a stacked backfield led by potential Heisman Trophy candidate Rodney Anderson, along with a host of playmakers on the perimeter give junior signal caller Kyler Murray plenty of hope to shine. I expect this one to stay close early and possibly tied at the intermission. But the Sooners overall talent, newfound depth, halftime regrouping and just enough improvements on defense (college football, meet Brendan Radley-Hiles.) will prevent Oklahoma from falling victim to another high-profile, season-opening upset. OU 42, FAU 28 In case you missed it, be sure to check out the first episode of our very own podcast, Oklahoma Breakdown (mildly NSFW): Head on down to the comments section for the game thread, where we’ll be asking questions, making predictions and discussing the day’s action with y’all. Follow Crimson & Cream Machine on Twitter!<doc-sep>Welcome to Week 2, Sooner fans! I hope you all enjoyed the skull-dragging we witnessed on Owen Field this past Saturday. While I don’t think OU will have too much trouble dispatching the UCLA Bruins, I’d expect a bit more resistance this time around — particularly from the opposing defense. What else is on our plate this week? Well, top-25 matchups are scarce, but there are definitely some intriguing games out there. There’s a bit of rivalry action, as Iowa State makes it’s 2018 debut against the Hawkeyes in Iowa City. Additionally, Nebraska and Colorado renew their own rivalry — one that was always full of animosity and often came with high stakes in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. The stakes are pretty low this time around, but it definitely pushes the nostalgia button. On a related note, Nebraska definitely deserves credit for its willingness to play old Big Eight rivals. After all, the Huskers have not one, but two home-and-homes scheduled with the Oklahoma Sooners in the near-ish future (2021-22, 2029-30). We also have Clemson at Texas A&M, Georgia at South Carolina (Columbia), Penn State at Pitt and USC at Stanford, so we’re not completely devoid of decent television this Saturday. Will I do better with the picks than I did last week? Ehh... we’ll see. Also, make sure to check out the full weekend schedule — which includes TV and streaming info — below the picks. UCLA at Oklahoma (-30.5) - OU shouldn’t have any real trouble here, but UCLA has some legitimate talent on defense and could keep it close for a short period of time before the OU offense finds a rhythm. Gambling pick: I’m picking a 44-17 win for the Sooners, which would put them just short of the cover. Give me UCLA by a few inches. Under 64 Mississippi State (-9) at Kansas State - Purple Kansas looked like butt against South Dakota last week, putting together a sloppy performance and pulling out a late victory. Nick Fitzgerald is back from suspension and seems primed to thrive under Joe Moorhead, but Kansas State’s defense could keep them in it. This is also a difficult one to predict because of the nature of Kansas State’s offense, which is unreliable in the passing game but could win the time-of-possession battle if the line can hold its own. Silly penalties were also a killer for K-State last week, so will they be a bit more disciplined this time around? Gambling pick: K-State could end up being a solid team at some point, but I have the Bulldogs covering in this one. Over 54 Georgia (-10) at South Carolina - USC East seems like a pretty easy pick to finish 2nd in its division, but the gap between the Gamecocks and Bulldogs is still pretty significant. I don’t picture UGA’s defense giving much ground here. Gambling pick: Georgia covers. Under 56.5 Colorado at Nebraska (-3.5) - I’m looking forward to seeing Adrian Martinez in action. Some of you may recall that he was one of OU’s primary QB targets following Cameron Rising’s flip to Texas. He committed to Tennessee before Scott Frost was able to pull off a late steal, and he has since won the starting job in Lincoln. Gambling pick: Nebraska wins by a TD and covers. Over 64 Iowa State at Iowa (-3.5) - We’ve yet to catch a glimpse of the Cyclones in 2018, but I’m confident that Matt Campbell will have them ready for this one. Although Allen Lazard is gone, 6’6” Hakeem Butler could fill that playmaking void quite admirably. Of course, David Montgomery is still on the roster, and Kyle Kempt is back after being granted a sixth season. The defense could be a concern, but come on... they’re playing Iowa. Gambling pick: Iowa State covers, and they also win in the series since 2014 (also played in Iowa City). Over 46.5 Clemson (-12) at Texas A&M - Kellen Mond vs. Clemson’s defensive front = sacks and defensive touchdowns. Gambling pick: Clemson covers and then some. Under 54.5 USC at Stanford (-6) - JT Daniels did a halfway-decent job against UNLV, but the 18-year-old QB (who reclassified and would otherwise be a senior in high school right now) might not be quite ready for a really solid Stanford defense. However, the guy did win the job against some decent competition, so maybe he’ll surprise me. Gambling pick: He’ll flash a degree a of brilliance, but not enough to beat the spread. Stanford covers. Under 56.5 Friday TV Schedule (All Times Eastern) Matchup Time (ET) TV Streaming Matchup Time (ET) TV Streaming #16 TCU at SMU 8:00 PM ESPN2 WatchESPN.com<doc-sep>
No. 6 Oklahoma got off to a hot start in its opener last week against Lane Kiffin anfd FAU, and Saturday the Sooners look to get a big out-of-conference win as they welcome in Chip Kelly and UCLA. Oklahoma cruised to a 63-14 win in Week 1, but Kelly's debut with the Bruins was not nearly as successful. Cincinnati made its way out to Los Angeles and pulled off the upset, spoiling the debut of the former Oregon coach in Westwood. But without question, if Kelly can pull off the stunner in Norman on Saturday, he'll quickly be back in everyone's good graces. Viewing information Date: Saturday, Sept. 8 | Time: 1 p.m. ET Location: Memorial Stadium -- Norman, Oklahoma TV: FOX | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free) Storylines Oklahoma: Murray looked sensational as Baker Mayfield's replacement. But the Sooners showed much more than explosiveness at the quarterback position in the win over the Owls. Running back Rodney Anderson picked up right where he left off last year with 100 yards and two touchdowns, the defense held Kiffin's crew to just 4.38 yards per play and Lincoln Riley's crew looked ready to march back to the College Football Playoff. How much of a challenge was FAU for Oklahoma? That remains to be seen, but the Sooners gave no indication that the blowout win was a product of poor competition. UCLA: Kelly's debut with the Bruins was nothing short of dreadful. Speight injured his back late in the first half, the offensive line couldn't keep anybody out of the backfield and UCLA fell at home to Cincinnati -- 14.5-point underdogs at kickoff. Speight's status is unknown, which would put the game in the hands of freshman Dorian Thompson-Robinson. The former four-star, dual-threat prospect threw for 117 yards in a pinch against the Bearcats. Game prediction, picks If we learned anything during Week 1, it's that Kelly's rebuild in Westwood is going to take a very long time. In a game like this against a high-octane offense, the Bruins will have to score 40 to at least have a shot at springing the upset. After the offensive struggles last weekend, that isn't happening. Murray will put up 300 yards through the air and 100 on the ground, Anderson will find the end zone twice and the Sooners will roll -- but won't cover. Pick: UCLA (+29.5) Dennis Dodd Jerry Palm Tom Fornelli Chip Patterson Barton Simmons Barrett Sallee Ben Kercheval OU -30.5 Oklahoma Oklahoma UCLA Oklahoma Oklahoma UCLA Oklahoma S/U Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma So which teams should you back in Week 2 of the college football season? Visit SportsLine now to see the projected final score for every FBS matchup, all from the model that nailed its final seven picks of the 2017-18 season and has returned over $4,000 in profit to $100 bettors over the last three seasons.