Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Hurricane (+20.0)

Total/Over-Under: 62.5

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-0) are hitting the road to Chapman Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-1). Tulsa opens as 20.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total is set at 62.5.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Cowboys played the Arkansas Razorbacks and walked away with a win by a score of 39-31. The Oklahoma State Cowboys ran the football 26 times and accounted for 59 yards, which came out to an average of 2.3 yds per carry. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 74 plays which converted into 385 yards. Oklahoma State surrendered 26 completions on 46 attempts for a total of 416 yds, and a completion rate of 56.5%. On the ground, the Cowboys gave up 232 yards on 47 attempts, which averages out to 4.9 yds per run surrendered.

The Cowboys have earned 779 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Oklahoma State has amassed 3 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 1 time. Oklahoma State has tallied 44 first downs, and they have committed 7 infractions for 70 yards. As a unit they maintain an average of 104.0 yards on the ground ranking them 106th in college football. Regarding scoring, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 41.5 PPG.

Regarding yards through the air, the Cowboys are allowing 680 yards which ranks them 132nd in the nation. They have allowed 340.0 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 55.4%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 518.0 yards per contest which ranks them 130th in the country. They have conceded 3 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 4.7 yards per rush and 178.0 yards on the ground per contest for the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 356 rushing yards through 2 games. The Cowboys are sitting in 97th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 25.5 points per game.

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The Golden Hurricane head into this game 1-1 this year. In their last game, the Golden Hurricane took a defeat with a final score of 28-24 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Tulsa rushed the ball for 5.1 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 163 yds on 32 carries. The Golden Hurricane finished the contest with a total of 362 yds while they ran 61 plays (5.9 yds per play). The Golden Hurricane secondary gave up a completion rate of 65.6%, surrendering 255 yds on 21 for 32 passing. Tulsa conceded 43 attempts on the ground for 141 yards (3.3 yds per rush).

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Golden Hurricane currently rank 22nd in Division 1 holding an average of 43.0 points per game. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 492.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 28th in the nation. The Tulsa offense has accrued 100 yds of penalties on 11 violations, which is good for 71st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 1 interception while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 50 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Golden Hurricane have compiled 498 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 249.0 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 55th in Division 1. They average 243.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 486 yards overall.

Tulsa has given up a total of 255 yards on the ground (127.5 yards per contest) and 3 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have conceded 3 touchdowns through the air and 183.5 yards per game, which has them in 62nd in college football. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble and 1 interception so far this year. The Golden Hurricane defense has participated in 128 plays, which ranks them 68th in the nation. The Golden Hurricane are conceding 28.0 points per game, which has them 104th in D-1. In total, they have conceded 56 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane +20.0

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