Sooners’ top-ranked defense looks to slow down Ole Miss offense

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma defensive guru Brent Venables and Ole Miss offensive whiz Lane Kiffin will match wits on Saturday in a key Southeastern Conference matchup.

Venables, Oklahoma’s head coach, made his name as a defensive coordinator at Oklahoma and Clemson, helping both win national titles. He has returned to calling defensive plays this season, with outstanding results. Oklahoma leads t…