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    The Texas Bowl sees the Texas A&M Aggies and the Oklahoma State Cowboys take the field on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The matchup starts at 9:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.

    The Aggies are the favorites (-4.5) in their game versus the Cowboys, with the over/under at 53.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Aggies are -197 and the Cowboys are +163.)

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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
    Texas A&M vs Oklahoma State Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    Texas A&M -4.5 -110 -110 53.5 -110 -110 -197 +163

    Texas A&M Pick Insights

    • Texas A&M has posted a 6-5-1 record against the spread this season.
    • Texas A&M has a 5-2 record against the spread this season when favored by 4.5 points or more.
    • Seven of Texas A&M’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (58.3%).

    Texas A&M Stats & Insights

    • Texas A&M has the 53rd-ranked offense this year (403.8 yards per game), and has been even better on defense, ranking ninth-best with just 295 yards allowed per game.
    • Texas A&M ranks 32nd in scoring defense this year (21.3 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 34.2 points per game.
    • Texas A&M ranks 41st in passing yards this season (262.3 per game), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 188.3 passing yards allowed per game.
    • On defense, Texas A&M has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 18th-best by surrendering only 106.7 per game. The Aggies rank 89th on offense (141.4 rushing yards per game).
    • Texas A&M ranks 33rd in third-down percentage this year (43.9%), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with a 30.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
    • Texas A&M ranks 82nd in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (121st in the FBS) and committing 13 (24th in the FBS).

    Texas A&M’s Best Players

    • Max Johnson has recorded 1,452 yards (121 ypg) on 118-of-190 passing with nine touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
    • Amari Daniels has racked up 514 yards on 97 carries while finding paydirt five times as a runner.
    • Le’Veon Moss has been handed the ball 96 times this year and racked up 484 yards (40.3 per game) with five touchdowns.
    • Ainias Smith’s team-leading 795 yards as a receiver have come on 53 catches (out of 80 targets) with two touchdowns.
    • Evan Stewart has put together a 514-yard season so far with four touchdowns, hauling in 38 passes on 62 targets.
    • Jahdae Walker has been the target of 46 passes and hauled in 27 grabs for 453 yards, an average of 37.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
    • Edgerrin Cooper, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has recorded 9.5 sacks, 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 year.
    • Oklahoma State is a 2-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season.
    • Oklahoma State has hit the over in seven of their 12 games with a set total (58.3%).

    Oklahoma State Pick Insights

    • Oklahoma State’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, allowing 441.5 total yards per game, which ranks 10th-worst. Offensively, it ranks 43rd with 421.1 total yards per contest.
    • Oklahoma State is compiling 29.5 points per contest on offense this season (55th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 29 points per game (93rd-ranked) on defense.
    • Oklahoma State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, allowing 267.5 passing yards per game, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 38th with 264.2 passing yards per contest.
    • From an offensive standpoint, Oklahoma State is putting up 156.8 rushing yards per contest (66th-ranked). It ranks 106th in the FBS defensively (174 rushing yards given up per game).
    • In terms of third-down efficiency, Oklahoma State ranks 80th in the FBS (37.3% third-down conversion rate) and 102nd on the other side of the ball (42.2% third-down rate allowed).
    • Oklahoma State has compiled 21 forced turnovers (21st in the FBS) and committed 19 turnovers (86th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 45th in the FBS.

    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 has carried the ball 258 times for 1,613 yards, with 20 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 37 catches for 326 yards and one touchdown.
    • Jaden Nixon has taken 50 carries and totaled 197 yards with one touchdown.
    • Brennan Presley has racked up 830 receiving yards on 83 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
    • Rashod Owens has caught 53 passes and compiled 731 receiving yards (56.2 per game) with three touchdowns.
    • Leon Johnson III has racked up 453 reciving yards (34.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
    • Nickolas Martin leads the team with six sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has collected 12 TFL, 120 tackles, and two interceptions.
    • Cameron Epps has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 30 tackles and four passes defended.
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