Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Sooners (+14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Cotton Bowl is the location where the Oklahoma Sooners (4-1) will go up against the Texas Longhorns (5-0) on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Texas opens as 14.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 51.

The Texas Longhorns step onto the field holding a record of 5-0 for this season. In their last game, the Longhorns took the field against the Mississippi State Bulldogs and earned the victory with a final of 35-13. Against the run, the Longhorns conceded 150 yds on 50 attempts, which averages out to 3.0 yards per rush allowed. Texas relinquished 12 pass completions on 23 attempts for a total of 144 yards, and a completion percentage of 52.2%. On the day, they had 62 plays for 522 yds. The Texas Longhorns ended up running the ball 31 different times and recorded 198 yards, which earned them an average of 6.4 yards per tote.

The Longhorns have tallied 2,568 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Texas has compiled 17 passing touchdowns and 13 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 7 different times. Texas has earned 116 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 32 penalties for 249 yards. As a team they're averaging 191.4 yards on the ground which has them sitting 37th in the country. When it comes to scoring points, the Texas Longhorns hold an average of 45.0 PPG.

The Longhorns rank 2nd in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 7.0 PPG. They are allowing an average of 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 106.6 rushing yards per contest for the season. Overall, they have conceded 533 yards on the ground through 5 games. When talking about yards via the pass, the Longhorns are conceding 608 yards which has them ranked 1st in Division 1. They have surrendered 121.6 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 58.5%. In total, they have yielded 228.2 yards per game putting them at 3rd in the nation. They have yielded 1 touchdown by air in addition to 2 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Sooners come into this matchup with a record of 4-1 for this season. For their last game, the Sooners walked away with a victory by a final of 27-21 against the Auburn Tigers. The Sooners finished the game with a total of 291 yds while running 47 plays (6.2 yds per play). Oklahoma ended up running for 4.1 yds per carry, finishing with 130 yds on 32 attempts. Oklahoma surrendered 43 running attempts for 144 yards (3.3 yds per rush). The Sooners secondary allowed a completion percentage of 65.6%, relinquishing 338 yds on 21 for 32 through the air.

The Oklahoma Sooners average 297.8 yards/contest, which has them ranked 121st in D-1. The Oklahoma offense has racked up 284 penalty yards on 31 infractions, which is 81st in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They are averaging 128.6 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 643 yards for the season. They have given away 3 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 83 first downs. When looking at their scoring prowess, the Sooners sit 69th in the nation averaging 28.6 points per game. Over the course of the season to this point, the Sooners have compiled 846 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 169.2 passing yards per game, which is ranked 118th in Division 1.

Oklahoma has allowed the opposition a total of 528 rushing yards (105.6 yards per contest) as well as 1 touchdown via the rush for the year. They have yielded 7 touchdowns from the passing game and 218.6 yards per outing, which puts them in 75th in the country. Their defense has tallied 8 fumbles and 5 picks so far this year. The Sooners defense has been on the field for 339 plays, ranking them 62nd in D-1. The Sooners are giving up 16.0 points per contest, which has them ranked 19th in Division 1. This season, they have surrendered 80 points.

Who will win tonight's Longhorns/Sooners college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Sooners +14.5

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