Oklahoma State Cowboys Face Off Against No. 25 Colorado Buffaloes in Big 12 Finale

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are set to conclude their 2024 season with a challenging matchup against the No. 25 Colorado Buffaloes on Friday. This Big 12 conference game holds significant importance for Colorado, which is still in the running for the Big 12 title and potentially the College Football Playoff. The game is scheduled to kick off at noon ET at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.

Oklahoma State, with a dismal 3-8 overall record and 0-8 in the Big 12, is looking to avoid a winless conference slate. Despite their struggles, the Cowboys showed signs of life in their last game against Texas Tech, where freshman quarterback Maealiuaki Smith made his first start. Smith completed 26 of 35 passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns, along with a rushing touchdown, in the 56-48 loss. Junior running back Ollie Gordon II has also been a key player for the Cowboys, having carried 196 times for 870 yards and 13 touchdowns this season.

Colorado, on the other hand, is 8-3 overall and 6-2 in the Big 12, tied for first in the league. The Buffaloes need to win this game and receive help from other teams to secure a spot in the Big 12 title game. They are favored by 16.5 points, with the over-under set at 66.5 points. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has a strong track record of college football predictions, is leaning under on the total points and suggests that one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time.

The all-time series between the two teams favors Colorado, with a 26-20-1 record, including a 13-8 edge in games played in Boulder. Despite Oklahoma State’s recent struggles, there is optimism that they could pull off an upset, especially with the improved performance of their offense in the last game.