NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma defensive guru Brent Venables and Ole Miss offensive whiz Lane Kiffin will match wits on Saturday in a key Southeastern Conference matchup.

Venables, Oklahoma’s head coach, made his name as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma and Clemson, helping both win national titles. He has returned to calling defensive plays this season, with outstanding results. Oklahoma leads the nation in total defense, sacks, tackles for loss and opponent yards per play. The Sooners are second in points allowed, surrendering just 9.4 per contest.

Kiffin, Ole Miss' head coach, said it’s not just talent that concerns him as his eighth-ranked Rebels (6-1, 3-1 SEC) visit No. 13 Oklahoma (6-1, 2-1).

“They’ve done an amazing job, and he (Venables) just somehow gets the information to the guy

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