I agree that OU has to push the ball on every possession and take advantage of OSU's thin, talent-deficient bench. Ford may try to slow the game down and make it ugly. That's what I would do if I were in his shoes. But it may not be easy for his starters to run clock when their MO the entire season has been to play up tempo.
Definitely put a blanket on Forte, as some have suggested, to keep him from going off from three. He has a quick trigger and he doesn't need much room to get his shot off, so somebody will have to be aware of where he is at all times. Nash and Brown will get their points. Just don't let Forte or a virtual unknown get away easy buckets.