| MATCHUP | Murray State Racers | Oklahoma State Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Where | Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview
Oklahoma State has a 1-1 record this season and are coming off a 39-31 home win against Oregon. They will face West Virginia and UCF next. Offensively, Oklahoma State averages 24.5 points per game, ranking 98th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 27.5 points per game, which is 106th. Oklahoma State averages 461 total yards per game (279 passing and 182 rushing), while allowing 321 total yards per game (112 rushing and 209 passing).
Drew Mestemaker leads Oklahoma State with 558 passing yards with 59.8% completed passes and 3 touchdowns. Caleb Hawkins leads the team in rushing yards with 189, while Wyatt Young has a team-high 13 receptions for 205 receiving yards. Defensively, Ethan Wesloski has a team-high 16 total tackles (5 of them solo).
Murray State Racers Preview
Murray State has a 1-2 record this season and are coming off a 27-18 home win against Valparaiso. They will face Southern Illinois and North Dakota next. Offensively, Murray State averages 18.3 points per game, while defensively, they allow 20 points per game. Murray State averages 332.7 total yards per game (198.7 passing and 134 rushing).
Collin Shannon leads Murray State with 405 passing yards with 2 touchdowns. Tyrell Campbell leads the team in rushing yards with 213, while Trey Firestone has a team-high 10 receptions for 154 receiving yards. Defensively, Klayton Ingram has a team-high 22 total tackles, while James Morrow leads the team with 1.5 sacks.
Murray State Racers @ Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Oklahoma State Cowboys will win
- Oklahoma State has won 30 of its last 36 games against non-conference opponents.
- Oklahoma State has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
Why the Murray State Racers will win
- Oklahoma State has lost each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oklahoma State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Oklahoma State has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has won the first quarter in three of Oklahoma State’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Oklahoma State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Oklahoma State Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Drew Mestemaker has recorded 25+ completions in three consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 3.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oklahoma State has lost the first quarter in each of its last three games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
- Oklahoma State ranks 124th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (30.3).
Murray State vs Oklahoma State Prediction
In this Murray State vs Oklahoma State Prediction, Oklahoma State is coming as -55.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous games but Murray State has been bad against FCS competition and has failed to cover the spread in all of its three games. On the flip side, Oklahoma State won and covered the spread in its only home game and will be playing its second straight game at home. Those are too many points, but I will take it as I expect a blowout win for the hosts. Take Oklahoma State and lay the -56.5 at home.