As Oklahoma football gears up to host South Carolina this Saturday, we’ve run 100 simulations using the “EA SPORTS College Football 25” video game to predict the outcome of this highly anticipated Week 8 matchup.
Here’s what the results revealed, including the average points scored by both teams and projections for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the game.
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Oklahoma vs. South Carolina: Results from 100 Simulations
Of the 100 games simulated, Oklahoma came out on top in 54 of them. The average score was 24-20, favoring the Sooners. These simulations also indicated that 59 games were determined by just one possession, making it a tightly contested matchup. Additionally, eight of these battles went into overtime, with South Carolina securing victory in five of those extended games.
Highest-scoring game: OU took home the win in a thrilling 52-45 overtime contest in Game 53.
Lowest-scoring game: Game 98 saw a more defensive battle, with OU clinching a 13-7 win.
These results highlight a series of close calls and some dramatic moments that could unfold in real life this Saturday.
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Oklahoma Sooners: Key Stats from the Simulations
Average points scored: 24
Average total yards per game: 316
Largest victory margin: 28-point win in Game 18 (28-0)
Most lopsided loss: A 20-point defeat in Game 66 (27-7)
Best offensive showing: OU scored 52 points in Game 53 (52-45 OT)
Lowest offensive output: Only 3 points in Game 25 (20-3 loss)
Oklahoma’s MVP: Michael Hawkins Jr.
Michael Hawkins Jr., the true freshman quarterback, led the charge for Oklahoma, earning MVP honors in 38 of the 100 simulations. His top performance came in Game 53, where he completed 69.2% of his passes (18-for-26) for 298 yards and scored five total touchdowns in a 52-45 overtime thriller.
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Another standout performance for Oklahoma came in Game 91, when sophomore quarterback Jackson Arnold stepped in after Hawkins was injured. Arnold completed 76.2% of his passes (16-for-21) for 243 yards and three touchdowns, securing a 31-17 win.
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South Carolina Gamecocks: Key Stats from the Simulations
Average points scored: 20
Average total yards per game: 298
Largest victory margin: 20-point win in Game 66 (27-7)
Most lopsided loss: 28-point defeat in Game 18 (28-0)
Best offensive showing: 49 points scored in Game 7 (49-38)
Worst offensive output: No points scored in Game 18 (28-0)
South Carolina’s MVP: LaNorris Sellers
LaNorris Sellers, the redshirt freshman quarterback for South Carolina, emerged as the MVP in 33 games. His top performance occurred in Game 38, where he completed 70.3% of his passes (26-for-37) for 264 yards and contributed four touchdowns to lead his team to a 34-28 win.
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Cornerback O’Donnell Fortune also had a standout moment in Game 79, recording three tackles and two interceptions, which helped secure a 23-13 win for South Carolina.
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