Oklahoma bring contrasting offenses

Oklahoma bring contrasting offenses

The 17th-ranked Sooners have used with Patrick in the backfield and star tailback Adrian Peterson lost to a broken collarbone.

The Sooners have actually run the ball more frequently and picked up more yards on the ground in the three games since Peterson broke his collarbone.

Still, Oklahoma has averaged 207 rushing yards on 48-point-seven carries in Adrian Peterson's absence. With Adrian Peterson, the Sooners had averaged 172 yards on 36-point-eight carries.

Patrick has had the heaviest load, with 440 yards on 102 rushes the past three weeks.

Although Peterson is just a junior, he is not expected to return for his last year of college eligibility. However, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops left open the possibility that he could play if the Sooners reach a bowl game this season.

Peterson is best known for setting an NCAA freshman record with 1,925 rushing yards and finishing second in the voting for the 2004 Heisman Trophy.

Last season, Peterson missed all or more than half of four games with an ankle injury and rushed for 1,108 yards and 14 touchdowns.