Two of the sport’s best programs meet, and two of its best coaches meet again. Here’s what to watch for. In front of media on Wednesday, No. 3 Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said, “This is going to be one of those prize fights.” Meyer’s young Buckeyes will take on Bob Stoops’ No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners in Norman on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET, Fox), a battle between two of the most consistent winners in college football. The schools have combined for 55 top-five finishes (OU 30, OSU 25), and the two coaches have combined for 13 (Meyer seven, Stoops six). After a season-opening loss to Houston, Stoops’ chances of staying in the Playoff race depend on a win over Ohio State. The Buckeyes have a little bit more room. The last time these two coaches faced, “prize fight” might have been an understatement. The 2008 BCS championship game pitted Meyer’s and Stoops’ best teams, with Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin, and Brandon Spikes taking down Sam Bradford, Gerald McCoy, and Oklahoma’s monstrous offensive line. The game was decided by the simple art of finishing drives — Florida scored 24 points in four scoring opportunities (first downs inside the opponent’s 40),…
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