Matchups to watch: Tulsa at Oklahoma 
September, 2, 2011
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Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
OU receiver Ryan Broyles vs. Tulsa cornerback John Flanders
Attempting to slow down Broyles will be one of the keys for the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa is hoping Flanders, a senior with 22 career starts, can hold his own against one of the nation’s top receivers. He had 45 tackles and two interceptions in 13 games in 2010.
Few defensive backs have had success against Broyles, who enters the game as the NCAA’s active leader in catches (266), receiving yards (3,429) and receiving touchdowns (35). In the Sooners' last matchup against Tulsa in 2009, Broyles torched the Golden Hurricane for 11 catches, 128 yards and 3 TDs.
Attempting to slow down Broyles will be one of the keys for the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa is hoping Flanders, a senior with 22 career starts, can hold his own against one of the nation’s top receivers. He had 45 tackles and two interceptions in 13 games in 2010.
Few defensive backs have had success against Broyles, who enters the game as the NCAA’s active leader in catches (266), receiving yards (3,429) and receiving touchdowns (35). In the Sooners' last matchup against Tulsa in 2009, Broyles torched the Golden Hurricane for 11 catches, 128 yards and 3 TDs.
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