NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Oklahoma’s national title hopes likely will be on the line Saturday when the 11th-ranked Sooners host No. 14 Kansas State in a matchup of one-loss teams that lack a quality win.

Before the season, the Sooners were talking confidently about seeking a spot in the four-team college football playoff, but lately, they haven’t looked like a contender. Oklahoma lost to TCU two weeks ago and got a scare last Saturday before holding off Texas.

The Sooners enter their game against Kansas State focused on simpler goals. Oklahoma is trying to get its offense going again after being inconsistent and mistake prone the past two weeks.

Kansas State, which has one of the stingiest defenses in the Big 12, could creep into the playoff picture with a win over the Sooners on the road.  Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. Saturday in Norman.