Who’s Playing
No. 9 Oklahoma State @ Texas Tech
Current Records: Oklahoma State 9-1; Texas Tech 6-4
What to Know
A Big 12 battle is on tap between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday at Jones AT&T Stadium. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet.
When you finish with 413 more yards than your opponent like Oklahoma State did last week, a favorable outcome is almost sure to follow. They claimed a resounding 63-17 win over the TCU Horned Frogs at home. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 28-3. RB Jaylen Warren had a stellar game for the Cowboys as he rushed for three TDs and 113 yards on 17 carries.
Meanwhile, the Iowa State Cyclones typically have all the answers at home, but last week Texas Tech proved too difficult a challenge. Texas Tech skirted past Iowa State 41-38. Texas Tech’s victory was all the more impressive since the Cyclones were averaging only 18.22 points allowed on the season. Texas Tech QB Donovan Smith was slinging it as he passed for three TDs and 322 yards on 32 attempts in addition to picking up 50 yards on the ground.
Special teams collected 12 points for the Red Raiders. K Jonathan Garibay booted in two field goals, the longest a 62-yarder in the fourth quarter, which ultimately accounted for the difference in the matchup.
The Cowboys are the favorite in this one, with an expected 10.5-point margin of victory. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread as they are currently on an eight-game streak of ATS wins.
Oklahoma State is now 9-1 while Texas Tech sits at 6-4. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Oklahoma State is 162nd worst in the nation in thrown interceptions, having thrown seven on the season. Texas Tech has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the game with the 221st most thrown interceptions in the nation, having thrown 11 on the season. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Jones AT&T Stadium — Lubbock, Texas
- TV: FOX
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Cowboys are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Red Raiders, according to the latest college football odds.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Oklahoma State have won four out of their last six games against Texas Tech.
- Nov 28, 2020 – Oklahoma State 50 vs. Texas Tech 44
- Oct 05, 2019 – Texas Tech 45 vs. Oklahoma State 35
- Sep 22, 2018 – Texas Tech 41 vs. Oklahoma State 17
- Sep 30, 2017 – Oklahoma State 41 vs. Texas Tech 34
- Nov 12, 2016 – Oklahoma State 45 vs. Texas Tech 44
- Oct 31, 2015 – Oklahoma State 70 vs. Texas Tech 53
