Oklahoma State Cowboys host No. 10 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, November 14 at 9:30 p.m. EST in a pivotal Big 12 Conference matchup.
The Cowboys enter at 6–3 overall after a 66–28 win over Kansas State on November 7. Texas Tech arrives at 8–1 following a 53–48 victory against West Virginia on the same day.
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Oklahoma State ranks second in the Football Bowl Subdivision in total offense (533.6 yards per game) and third in scoring (43.9 points per game). Quarterback Drew Mestemaker has thrown for 2,962 yards, 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions on 66.7% completion. Running back Caleb Hawkins has rushed for 1,081 yards and seven touchdowns on 187 carries.
Texas Tech ranks 22nd in total offense (449.4 yards per game) and 14th in scoring (37.6 points per game). J’Koby Williams leads the rushing attack with 954 yards and seven touchdowns on 119 carries. Will Hammond has passed for 1,561 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions on 67.8% completion; Thomas Castellanos started and threw for 362 yards and five touchdowns in the West Virginia win.
Oklahoma State allows 384.0 yards per game (97th in FBS) and 27.2 points per game (93rd). Texas Tech surrenders 402.3 yards per game (110th) and 24.1 points per game (65th), but holds opponents to 115.3 rushing yards per game (33rd).
In the red zone, Oklahoma State converts 90.6% of its opportunities (27th in FBS). Texas Tech allows opponents to score on 86.7% of red zone trips (90th).
The game airs on ESPN. Oklahoma State is favored by 3.5 points. The Cowboys are 7–2 against the spread this season; Texas Tech is 4–5. Oklahoma State plays at Arizona State on November 21; Texas Tech visits Baylor the same day.
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