Oklahoma State’s horrendous season is close to coming to a merciful end.
It’s on a seven-game losing streak with nothing going quite right – this team couldn’t catch ANY break – and now the wheels have come off with three straight double-digit defeats.
However, beating Texas Tech would be fun, and ruining Colorado’s College Football Playoff dream next week would make the season.
The Red Raiders went from having everything on the table to also-ran status losing there of its last four games.
It’s bowl eligible, but there’s a chance to close strong with this and a home game against West Virginia next week.
Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
How To Watch: ESPN+
Venue: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
Teams: Oklahoma State (3-7), Texas Tech (6-4)
Why Texas Tech Will Win
Do not turn the ball over anymore.
It is not a crime. It is fine, but not as good as it could be. The running game needs to improve. The defense has problems, but that is just how Texas Tech is. We will talk more about those problems in a moment.
The last five games have had 11 turnovers, which is a lot. Each game has had more than one turnover.
The defense for Oklahoma State is falling apart. The fact that the Cowboys have not been able to get any turnovers in the last two games should help Texas Tech move.
Why Oklahoma State Will Win
State of Oklahoma, Throw something, keep throwing it, and do not stop.
This defense is the one to beat to fix things, even if it is too late. The passing game has been very inconsistent, with way too many misses and mistakes.
With 306 yards per game, Texas Tech’s pass defense is the second worst in the country.
Oklahoma State has a 3-2 record when throwing for more than 240 yards and a 0-5 record when throwing for less than 240 yards.
Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State: Who Will Win?
Oklahoma State has only given up less than 240 passing yards twice. However, one of those games was against Washington State, which ran for over 300 yards.
The Cowboys’ passing game will have fun; they will throw for almost 300 yards, and the defense will give up big plays very quickly. Finally, Texas Tech will end their losing streak with a strong ground game.
No matter what, you can expect to be hurt and have a great time.
Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction: Texas Tech 37, Oklahoma State 31
Line: Texas Tech -3.5, o/u: 67.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2.5
Must See Rating: 3