Tulsa (1-1) vs Oklahoma State (2-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium)
Betting Odds: Tulsa +20 / Oklahoma State -20 --- Over/Under: 62.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Tulsa prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 14th at Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Preview
The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 2-0 this season after they defeated Arkansas in overtime by a score of 39-31 in their last game. Oklahoma State trailed 21-7 at the half, but they scored the next 21 points and led 28-21 in the fourth. The teams traded scores in the fourth, but Arkansas did kick the tying field goal as time expired. Both teams missed field goals in the first overtime, but Oklahoma State found the end zone for the win in the second overtime. The Cowboys were outgained by a total of 648-385, forced three turnovers, and went 5-16 on third down in the game. Alan Bowman threw for 326 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Ollie Gordon II rushed for 49 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Oklahoma State defeated South Dakota State by a score of 44-20 in week one, which was a solid win against a great FCS program. The Cowboys are scoring 41.5 points per game with 285.5 passing yards and 104 rushing yards per game, while the defense is allowing 25.5 points per game this year. Oklahoma State has gone 33.3% on third downs and 3-4 on fourth downs through two games. Alan Bowman has completed 63% of his passes for 571 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Ollie Gordon II has rushed for 175 yards and four scores.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 1-1 this year after they lost to Arkansas State by a score of 28-24 in their last game. Tulsa led 17-7 at halftime, but they were outscored 21-7 in the second half for the loss. Tulsa was outgained by a total of 405-362, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Kirk Francis threw for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Lloyd Avant rushed for 61 yards on 14 carries.
Tulsa defeated Northwestern State by a score of 62-28 in their first game, but allowing 28 points per game is not ideal. The Golden Hurricane offense is scoring 46 points per game with 249 passing yards and 243 rushing yards per game, while the defense is allowing 28 points per game this season. Tulsa has gone 53.4% on third down and 1-2 on fourth down through two games. Kirk Francis has completed 67.2% of his passes for 498 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while Lloyd Avant has rushed for 125 yards this year.
Oklahoma State vs Tulsa Prediction
Oklahoma State is coming off of a wild overtime victory against Arkansas, where they struggled on defense, but eventually picked up the win. The Cowboys never got Ollie Gordon going on the ground, but he should have a big game here. Tulsa is coming off of a loss against Arkansas State and their defense has allowed 28 points in each of their first two games. I expect Oklahoma State to have a much better defensive effort in this game, while their offense should run wild. Take the Cowboys to win in a blowout.
David’s Pick Oklahoma State -20
AUTHOR: David Racey
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