Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas State Wildcats

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

Bill Snyder Family Stadium is the location where the Kansas State Wildcats (3-1) will try to defeat the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Oklahoma State is 6.0-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 55.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys come into this matchup with a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last game, the Cowboys took on the Utah Utes and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 22-19. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Cowboys gave up 249 yards on 52 tries, which averages out to 4.8 yds per run allowed. Oklahoma State conceded 17 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 207 yds, and a completion percentage of 58.6%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 59 plays which gave them a total of 285 yards. The Oklahoma State Cowboys ran the football 15 different times and totaled 48 yds, which had them averaging 3.2 yds per attempt.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 36.8 points per game. Offensively they hold an average of 96.3 yards on the ground ranking this team at 115th in college football. The Cowboys have racked up 1,624 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Oklahoma State has totaled 10 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns via the ground. Oklahoma State has compiled 79 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 20 infractions for 177 yds. They have surrendered the ball 4 different times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Cowboys have given up 1,123 yds which puts them in 127th in Division 1. They are giving up 280.8 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.0%. Overall, they are giving up 461.0 yards/outing ranking them 126th in the country. They have given up 4 touchdowns by air in addition to 5 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 4.5 yards per run and 180.3 yards on the ground per contest on the campaign. In total, they have allowed 721 running yards through 4 games. The Cowboys sit in 56th in college football in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 20.8 points per game.

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The Wildcats step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this year. When they last played, the Wildcats took a defeat with a final score of 38-9 when they faced the BYU Cougars. Kansas State conceded 27 attempts on the ground for 92 yds (3.4 yards per carry). The Wildcats secondary gave up a completion percentage of 71.4%, surrendering 149 yards on 15 for 21 through the air. The Wildcats ended up finishing with 367 yds on 72 plays (5.1 yards per play). Kansas State rushed for 5.3 yds per carry, finishing with 228 yards on 43 attempts.

The Kansas State Wildcats have an average of 400.8 yards per contest, which has them ranked 70th in the country. The Kansas State offense has totaled 135 penalty yards on 19 violations, which is 98th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They average 240.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 961 yards in total. They have thrown 3 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 77 first downs. Concerning their ability to score points, the Wildcats currently rank 78th in the nation holding an average of 28.8 points per outing. For the year to this point, the Wildcats currently have a total of 642 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 160.5 passing yards per outing, which ranks 117th in Division 1.

Kansas State has allowed a total of 333 yards rushing (83.3 yards/game) and 3 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have given up 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 214.3 yards per outing, which has them ranked 76th in Division 1. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble and 2 interceptions this season. The Wildcats defense has participated in 230 plays, which is 47th in the nation. The Wildcats are surrendering 19.5 PPG, which has them ranked 46th in the nation. In total, they have conceded 0 points.

Who will win tonight's Cowboys/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Cowboys +6.0

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