NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Brent Venables wants his Sooners to maintain the energy level that has carried them into the top five.

That could be a challenge against Kent State, one of the worst teams in the FBS.

Oklahoma (4-0) has victories over Michigan and Auburn already this season, opponents that were ranked when they played. It's a different situation this week — the fifth-ranked Sooners are 45 1/2-point favorites at home against Kent State on Saturday, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. The Golden Flashes (1-3) have losses of 62-14 to Texas Tech and 66-10 to Florida State this season.

Venables said he’s looking for efficiency as his team fights the urge to look ahead to the Oct. 11 game against rival Texas in Dallas. He said the Sooners have handled success well so

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