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Ollie Gordon will lead the Oklahoma State Cowboys (8-3) into their battle against the BYU Cougars (5-6) at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Cowboys are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -16.5) against the Cougars. The over/under for this game is 56.5 points.
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Game Info for Oklahoma State vs. BYU
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Stadium: Boone Pickens Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State | -16.5 | -110 | -110 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 | -836 | +554 |
Oklahoma State Pick Insights
- Oklahoma State has posted a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Oklahoma State has gone over in five of its 10 games with a set total (50%).
Oklahoma State Stats & Insights
- Oklahoma State owns the 39th-ranked offense this season (426.4 yards per game), and have been less effective on defense, ranking 16th-worst with 431.9 yards allowed per game.
- Oklahoma State is averaging 29.3 points per game on offense, which ranks them 52nd in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 73rd, allowing 26.7 points per contest.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 17th-worst in the FBS (256.1 passing yards allowed per game), Oklahoma State has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 41st in the FBS by averaging 260.4 passing yards per game.
- Oklahoma State has the 56th-ranked rushing offense this season (166 rushing yards per game), and has been less effective defensively, ranking 24th-worst with 175.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Offensively, Oklahoma State ranks 84th in the FBS with a 37.3% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 92nd in third-down conversion rate allowed (175.8).
- Oklahoma State ranks 41st in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 18 turnovers (29th in the FBS) and committing 15 (65th in the FBS).
Oklahoma State’s Best Players
- Alan Bowman has thrown for 2,487 yards (226.1 ypg) to lead Oklahoma State, completing 59.1% of his passes and collecting 10 touchdown passes compared to nine interceptions this season.
- Gordon has carried the ball 211 times for a team-high 1,413 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 15 times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 29 catches for 262 yards (23.8 per game) and one touchdown via the pass.
- Jaden Nixon has collected 181 yards on 47 carries, scoring one time.
- Brennan Presley’s team-leading 647 yards as a receiver have come on 65 receptions (out of 93 targets) with five touchdowns.
- Rashod Owens has hauled in 46 receptions totaling 595 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jaden Bray’s 27 grabs are good enough for 367 yards and two touchdowns.
- Collin Oliver has six sacks to lead the team, and also has seven TFL and 57 tackles.
- Nickolas Martin, Oklahoma State’s tackle leader, has 99 tackles, 11 TFL, six sacks, and one interception this year.
- Cameron Epps leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 29 tackles and four passes defended.
BYU Betting Insights
- BYU has gone 4-5-0 ATS this year.
- BYU is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 16.5 points or more this season.
- BYU has gone over in five of their nine games with a set total (55.6%).
BYU Pick Insights
- BYU has been struggling offensively, ranking 12th-worst with 308.2 total yards per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, surrendering 409.9 total yards per contest (105th-ranked).
- From an offensive standpoint, BYU is posting 22.1 points per game (105th-ranked). It ranks 98th in the FBS defensively (28.9 points given up per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, BYU is compiling 206.2 passing yards per contest (91st-ranked). It ranks 77th in the FBS on defense (232.6 passing yards given up per game).
- In terms of rushing, this season has been hard for BYU on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up only 102 rushing yards per contest (15th-worst) and allowing 177.3 rushing yards per game (21st-worst).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been ugly for BYU on both offense and defense, as it is posting a 27.5% third-down conversion rate (third-worst) and conceding a 45.5% conversion rate (14th-worst).
- After forcing 18 turnovers (29th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 17 times (86th in the FBS) this season, BYU has the 52nd-ranked turnover margin of +1.
BYU’s Best Players
- Kedon Slovis leads BYU with 1,716 yards on 152-of-265 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- LJ Martin is his team’s leading rusher with 105 carries for 497 yards, or 45.2 per game. He’s found paydirt four times on the ground, as well.
- Aidan Robbins has compiled 411 yards on 85 carries with one touchdown.
- Chase Roberts has racked up 569 receiving yards on 41 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
- Isaac Rex has 31 receptions (on 58 targets) for a total of 399 yards (36.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Darius Lassiter’s 53 targets have resulted in 29 receptions for 365 yards and four touchdowns.
- Tyler Batty has 4.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 34 tackles.
- BYU’s leading tackler, Max Tooley, has 71 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Jakob Robinson has a team-high four interceptions to go along with 41 tackles and four passes defended.
