Saturday, October 18, 2014

Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman

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On Saturday afternoon, the #14 Kansas State Wildcats (4-1) will try to keep their place atop the Big 12 standings when they take on the #11 Oklahoma Sooners (5-1). The Sooners were able to win this matchup by the score of 41-31 last season.

Kansas State's offense was able to put up 535 yards against Texas Tech's defense on Saturday and they came away with a 45-13 blowout win. They rushed for 245 yards in that game and their defense was able to force four Texas Tech turnovers.

The Wildcats have been able to score 40.8 points per game while only giving up 21 points per game to their opponents. Running back Charles Jones has rushed for 293 yards with a team-leading eight touchdowns this season. Quarterback Jake Waters has completed 65 percent of his passes for 1,206 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.

Oklahoma got back on the winning track on Saturday by defeating Texas 31-26. The Sooners won despite only having 232 yards of offense and going 1-for-11 on their third down chances.

Through six games, the Sooners have been able to score 40.5 points per game while giving up 21.5 points per game. Freshman running back Samaje Perine has been their best player by rushing for 568 yards with nine touchdowns. Wide receiver Sterling Shepard has caught 34 passes this season for 714 yards and four scores.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends

Kansas State Wildcats are 3-2-0 Against the Spread

Kansas State Wildcats are 3-2-0 against the Over/Under

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Trends

Oklahoma Sooners are 3-3-0 Against the Spread

Oklahoma Sooners are 5-1-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Kansas State Wildcats

No injuries to report

Oklahoma Sooners

10/13/14 DT Charles Walker Undisclosed is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs. Kansas State
10/13/14 RB Keith Ford Fibula is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs. Kansas State
10/13/14 DE Matt Dimon Elbow is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs. Kansas State
10/02/14 DL Quincy Russell Disciplinary has been dismissed
08/28/14 Backup QB Baker Mayfield Eligibility out for season
08/26/14 WR Dorial Green-Beckham Eligibility out for season
08/21/14 LB Frank Shannon Suspension out for season
08/02/14 RB Joe Mixon Suspension out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Oklahoma

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