Conference play is underway today and the Big 12 is starting with a bang. TCU is visiting Oklahoma State in a game that I believe should be a Top 10 match-up. A statistical comparison between the two schools shows them to be very identical and, considering the Frogs have played a more difficult schedule, that should make this a pretty entertaining game.
| Team Stats | TCU | OSU |
| Points Per Game |
49.0 |
54.0 |
| Points Allowed Per Game |
14.3 |
17.3 |
| Total Yards |
507.3 |
607.0 |
| Yards Passing |
277.0 |
407.3 |
| Yards Rushing |
230.3 |
199.7 |
| Yards Allowed |
265.0 |
332.7 |
| Pass Yards Allowed |
172.7 |
203.3 |
| Rush Yards Allowed |
92.3 |
129.3 |
Game Information & How To Watch
Date: Saturday, Sept. 23rd | Time: 2:30 p.m. Central
Location: Boone Pickens Stadium – Stillwater, Oklahoma
TV: ESPN | Live stream: WatchESPN.com
Heartland Previews
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Storylines
Fast starts have been a steady constant for Oklahoma State this season. They’ve jumped out early on all three of their opponents this season, forcing them to abandon their game plan and turn the offense pass happy. Fortunately for the Pokes, they’ve not played a quarterback capable of bringing their team back from a large deficit.
Kenny Hill is having a solid season but is overshadowed by the accolades for Mason Rudolph and Baker Mayfield. He’s completing 75% of his passes and has a 175.4 QBR. The key to Hill’s revival has been the balance of TCU’s offense. The Frogs are 507 yards of offense per game, with 277 coming through the air and 230 on the ground.
A balanced offense is the most difficult offense to prepare for but that’s exactly what the Pokes are up against. Getting off to a fast start and lighting up the scoreboard are going to be one of the keys to knocking TCU off balance.
Odds & Predictions
Favorite: OSU -13 O/U: 71
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Score Predictions |
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| Craig | 38-35 OSU |
| Matt | 35-31 OSU |
| Richard | 52-35 OSU |
| Zack | 41-20 OSU |