Georgia-Oklahoma Preview: Five Numbers That Shape Saturday's Matchup
The short version
- Georgia and Oklahoma last played 3,187 days ago in Pasadena.
- Oklahoma ranks 16th of 16 SEC teams in total offense.
- Gunner Stockton has completed 84.4% of his passes with 9 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
- Oklahoma is minus-4 in turnover margin, worst in the SEC.
A look at the key statistics heading into the Bulldogs' meeting with the Sooners, from turnover margin to Gunner Stockton's passing accuracy.
Saturday's game between Georgia and Oklahoma will be their first meeting in 3,187 days, a span dating to their famous contest in Pasadena. Since that night, Georgia has appeared in three national title games and won two, while Oklahoma has stayed competitive — including a playoff-caliber 2025 campaign — without being viewed as a championship contender.
Oklahoma's offense has struggled early in the season, sitting 16th in the SEC in total offense — the bottom spot in the 16-team league. The Sooners have reached 300 total yards just once, in their season opener against UTEP. Three games in, the unit has yet to establish a clear identity.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has completed 84.4% of his passes this season, the top mark among SEC signal-callers by a wide margin. He has also thrown nine touchdowns without a single interception. Oklahoma's defense, known for disguised coverages and bait-and-switch blitz packages under Brent Venables, figures to be his toughest test yet.
Turnovers may decide the outcome. Oklahoma ranks last in the SEC at minus-4 in turnover margin, with six giveaways on the year — three interceptions and three lost fumbles — an average of 2.0 per game. If Georgia protects the ball and forces John Mateer to drive the length of the field, the Bulldogs should be in strong position at home.
