Utah Utes (3-0) vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-0)
September 21, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oklahoma State Cowboys -3 ; Over/Under: 53.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Oklahoma State vs Utah prediction for this College Football Week 4 game on Saturday, September 21st, at Boone Pickens Stadium. Let’s take a look at an Oklahoma State Cowboys and Utah Utes pick.
Utah Have Impressed
Utah has some issues right now, including Cam Rising dealing with an injury, but they come into this game with a 3-0 record. In the last game against Utah State, they weren’t exactly dominant early in the game, but they kept fighting, and they ended up winning 38-21. In the 4th quarter, they outscored them 21-7 and that was enough for the victory. Issac Wilson had a big game, completing 20 of his 33 passes for 239 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Micah Bernard also had a huge game on the ground, rushing 17 times for 123 yards and a touchdown.
In the other games, Utah was able to beat Baylor 23-12, and against Southern Utah, they were able to secure the 49-0 victory. The big question for Utah heading into this game is the status of Cam Rising. If he can’t go through, Wilson has proven he still gives Utah a chance to secure the win.
Oklahoma State Dominated Last Game
Oklahoma State hasn’t played a perfect start to the season, but they sure put it all together in the last game. Oklahoma State had 45 points against Tulsa and that was enough for the 35-point victory. Oklahoma State scored 21 points in the 2nd quarter and that was enough for the victory. Oklahoma State needs good quarterback play and Alan Bowman did that, completing 24 of his 31 passes for 396 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception.
It was impressive how good Oklahoma State played, especially considering their top offensive player wasn’t really elite. Gordon finished with 17 carries for 41 yards. Trent Howland finished with 10 carries for 53 yards. De’Zhaun Stribling finished with seven catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns.
Utah vs Oklahoma State Matchup Facts
- Oklahoma State ranks T7th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (22.7).
- Oklahoma State ranks 7th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (341.3).
- Utah ranks T1st among FBS teams for H1 win percentage this season (1.000).
- Utah ranks T12th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (16.0).
Oklahoma State vs Utah Prediction
Oklahoma State is going to find success in this game. Even if Rising is back here, the Cowboys are going to find success. Alen Bowman had a huge game in the first game, and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Utah defense isn’t going to be good here, and that will be the difference here, as Oklahoma State is going to put on a show. Back Oklahoma State against the spread here.
