The Central Michigan Chippewas will travel to Norman, Oklahoma on Monday, November 6th, to face the Oklahoma Sooners in their season opener. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00pm ET and will be televised live on ESPN+.
The Chippewas are coming off a 10-21 season in 2022-23, while the Sooners finished with a record of 15-17. Oklahoma is a member of the Big 12 Conference, while Central Michigan plays in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
The game between the Central Michigan Chippewas and the Oklahoma Sooners will be televised live on ESPN+. ESPN+ is a streaming service that is available on the ESPN app and on ESPN.com. A subscription to ESPN+ is required to watch the game.
Matchup: Central Michigan vs Oklahoma
Time: Monday, November 6, 2023, 8:00pm ET (Local time)
Locations: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
TV: ESPN+
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The Chippewas will be led by senior guard Brian Taylor Jr., who averaged 14.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last season. Taylor is the Chippewas’ leading returning scorer and is one of the most experienced guards in the MAC.
The Sooners will be led by senior forward Grant Sherfield II, who averaged 16.2 points and 4.7 assists per game last season. Sherfield is a Preseason All-Big 12 selection and is one of the most dynamic players in the conference.
The game between the Chippewas and the Sooners is expected to be a challenging one for Central Michigan. Oklahoma is a more experienced and talented team. However, the Chippewas have played well against the Sooners in recent years, winning two of the last five meetings between the two teams.
The Oklahoma Sooners are the favorites to win this game. However, the Central Michigan Chippewas have played well against the Sooners in recent years. I predict that the Oklahoma Sooners will win the game by a score of 80-65.
Analysis
The Oklahoma Sooners are the more talented team in this matchup. They have a number of experienced players returning from last year’s team, led by Preseason All-Big 12 selection Grant Sherfield II. The Sooners also have a good mix of size and speed, which will make them difficult to match up with.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are a young team, but they have a few key players who could cause the Sooners some problems. Brian Taylor Jr. is a talented scorer who can get hot from behind the three-point line. The Chippewas also have some good size in the post, which could help them rebound against the Sooners.
Overall, the Oklahoma Sooners are the favorites to win this game. However, the Central Michigan Chippewas are a capable team that could pull off the upset if they play their best game.
