Oklahoma State Cowboys vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs TCU Horned Frogs

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Horned Frogs (-11.5)

Total/Over-Under: 66.5

Amon G. Carter Stadium is where the TCU Horned Frogs (5-4) will take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-6) on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Oklahoma State opens this game as 11.5-point underdogs. The total is 66.5.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys come into this game with a record of 3-6 for this season. In their last game, the Cowboys played against the Arizona State Sun Devils and took a loss by a score of 42-21. The Oklahoma State Cowboys ran the rock 23 different times and totaled 81 yards, which earned them an average of 3.5 yards per carry. In the game, they had 56 plays which totaled 270 yds. Oklahoma State allowed 20 completions on 29 tries for a total of 304 yds, and a completion rate of 69.0%. Against the rush, the Cowboys gave up 225 yds on 49 attempts, which is 4.6 yds per run allowed.

The Cowboys have earned 3,465 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Oklahoma State has earned 18 touchdowns through the air and 13 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 14 times. Oklahoma State has tallied 178 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 39 infractions for 326 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 107.9 yards via the ground game which ranks them 119th in the nation. When talking about scoring points, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 29.4 points per outing.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Cowboys are allowing 2,295 yards which has them sitting in 120th in Division 1. They have surrendered 255.0 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 56.8%. Overall, they are granting 503.1 yards per game putting them at 133rd in the nation. They have conceded 16 touchdowns via the pass and 20 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 5.9 yards per running attempt and 248.1 yards on the ground per game on the season. In total, they have allowed 2,233 rushing yards through 9 games. The Cowboys rank 109th in D-1 in terms of team defense, allowing 31.2 PPG.

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The Horned Frogs come into this matchup with a record of 5-4 for this year. In their last game, the Horned Frogs took a defeat with a final score of 37-34 against the Baylor Bears. TCU conceded 44 rushing attempts for 257 yds (5.8 yds per carry). The Horned Frogs secondary allowed a completion percentage of 55.9%, surrendering 242 yds on 19 out of 34 passing. The Horned Frogs finished the contest with a total of 444 yds while running 67 plays (6.6 yards per play). TCU rushed the ball for 3.3 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 105 yds on 32 attempts.

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Horned Frogs are ranked 36th in college football holding an average of 32.7 points per contest. The TCU Horned Frogs maintain an average of 436.4 yards/contest, which ranks them 33rd in the country. The TCU offense has totaled 564 yds of penalties on 56 violations, which ranks them 47th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 8 interceptions while conceding 10 fumbles and they have earned 205 1st downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Horned Frogs have compiled 3,003 passing yards along with an average of 333.7 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 5th in the country. They maintain an average of 102.8 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 925 yards in total.

The Horned Frogs are surrendering 29.2 PPG, ranking them 100th in the nation. TCU has surrendered a total of 1,586 yards via the ground game (176.2 yards per outing) and 18 touchdowns rushing so far this year. This season, they have allowed 263 pts. They have conceded 11 touchdowns through the air as well as 181.3 yards/game, which has them sitting 20th in Division 1. The Horned Frogs defense has participated in 623 plays, which ranks 116th in the country. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 4 interceptions on the campaign.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cowboys +11.5

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