Ten key players in Saturday's NU-OU tilt at Memorial Stadium. We avoided the most obvious names to get to the heart of the matchups.

NEBRASKA

Wide receiver Niles Paul: Needs to find his inner big play in a super-big moment against some great Oklahoma cornerbacks.

Running back Traye Robinson: Time to man up and grind out 50 tough yards against a great defense. It's about getting three yards where only one was available, and holding onto the football.

Linebacker Phillip Dillard: Tackle, tackle, tackle. It's big game, and yes, an emotional moment for Dillard. But more than the big hits, he needs to wrap up OU's running backs and receivers on those screen plays.

Center Jacob Hickman: We'll know within two drives whether Hickman is healthy enough to play his best vs. the Sooners' defensive line. They're not Baylor. Hickman needs to take himself out if he really can't go.

Safety Matt O'Hanlon: OU will attack his side, deep, at least once or twice. O'Hanlon needs to be there, and lay the wood to the receiver instead of going for the ball.

OKLAHOMA

Running back DeMarco Murray: He's a top-shelf talent who's forever threatening to bust loose with big plays. Lincoln would be a fine stage for his return to form.

Linebacker Ryan Reynolds: The glue to OU's defense, his job is to anchor down the middle and diagnose any of the funny stuff Nebraska might run. And we expect a little funny stuff

Wide receiver Ryan Broyles: Oklahoma's best weapon, especially after the catch. He sheds tackles better than he fights for balls.

Guard Brody Eldridge: A converted tight end who weighs no more than 270 pounds must contend with Ndamukong Suh and Jared Crick. Good luck there.

Strong safety Sam Proctor: If there's a weak link to OU's secondary, here's the guy.

See also: 10 Key Players and Commentary: A Big Measuring Stick for Bo and Five Keys: Oklahoma and OU scouting report and video breakdown.

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