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The Texas A&M Aggies and the Oklahoma State Cowboys meet for the Texas Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 27, 2023, starting at 9:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Cowboys are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2), versus the Aggies (with an over/under of 53 points).
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Game Info for Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | -2 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -109 | -111 | -130 | +109 |
Texas A&M Pick Insights
- Texas A&M has posted a 6-5-1 record against the spread this season.
- Texas A&M is 5-3 against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- Texas A&M has gone over in seven of its 12 games with a set total (58.3%).
Texas A&M Stats & Insights
- On the defensive side of the ball, Texas A&M has been a top-25 unit, ranking ninth-best by allowing only 295 yards per game. The offense ranks 52nd (403.8 yards per game).
- Texas A&M owns the 34th-ranked defense this season (21.3 points allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 23rd-best with 34.2 points per game.
- Texas A&M owns the 40th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (262.3 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best with only 188.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Texas A&M ranks 89th in rushing yards this season (141.4 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with 106.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Texas A&M has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 13th-best by surrendering a 30.3% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 34th (43.9% third-down conversion rate).
- With 11 forced turnovers (122nd in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (20th in the FBS), Texas A&M (-2) has the 79th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Texas A&M’s Best Players
- Max Johnson has racked up 1,452 yards (121 ypg) on 118-of-190 passing with nine touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Amari Daniels, has carried the ball 97 times for 514 yards (42.8 per game), scoring five times.
- Le’Veon Moss has piled up 484 yards on 96 attempts, scoring five times.
- Ainias Smith’s leads his squad with 795 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 53 catches (out of 80 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Evan Stewart has caught 38 passes for 514 yards (42.8 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Jahdae Walker’s 27 catches are good enough for 453 yards and two touchdowns.
- Edgerrin Cooper leads the team with 9.5 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has recorded 15 TFL and 78 tackles.
- Josh DeBerry has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 37 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and four passes defended.
Oklahoma State Betting Insights
- Oklahoma State has a 7-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 2 points or more, the Cowboys have a 4-2 record against the spread.
- Oklahoma State has gone over in seven of their 12 games with a set total (58.3%).
Oklahoma State Pick Insights
- Oklahoma State has sputtering on defense, ranking ninth-worst with 441.5 total yards allowed per game. It has been better offensively, regstering 421.1 total yards per contest (39th-ranked).
- From an offensive perspective, Oklahoma State is posting 29.5 points per contest (55th-ranked). It ranks 93rd in the FBS defensively (29 points given up per game).
- Oklahoma State has been struggling against the pass, ranking ninth-worst with 267.5 passing yards allowed per game. It has been better on offense, putting up 264.2 passing yards per contest (37th-ranked).
- Oklahoma State ranks 66th in the FBS with 156.8 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 106th with 174 rushing yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Oklahoma State ranks 81st in the FBS with a 37.3% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 101st with a 42.2% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- After forcing 21 turnovers (29th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 19 times (84th in the FBS) this season, Oklahoma State owns the 48th-ranked turnover margin of +2.
Oklahoma State’s Best Players
- Alan Bowman leads Oklahoma State with 3,058 yards on 270-of-452 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to 12 interceptions this season.
- Ollie Gordon is his team’s leading rusher with 258 carries for 1,613 yards, or 124.1 per game. He’s found the end zone 20 times on the ground, as well. Gordon has also chipped in with 37 catches for 326 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Jaden Nixon has compiled 197 yards on 50 carries with one touchdown.
- Brennan Presley has registered 83 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 830 (63.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 120 times and has six touchdowns.
- Rashod Owens has 53 receptions (on 81 targets) for a total of 731 yards (56.2 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Leon Johnson III’s 47 targets have resulted in 29 grabs for 453 yards and one touchdown.
- Collin Oliver leads the team with six sacks, and also has nine TFL and 64 tackles.
- Nickolas Martin is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 120 tackles, 12 TFL, six sacks, and two interceptions.
- Cameron Epps has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 30 tackles and four passes defended.
