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Daniel Seahorn (3-4)
This game has had a lot of moving parts to it from the Texas side, but it seems we have gained more clarity just a couple of days away from the matchup between the Longhorns and the Cowboys.
While a few suspensions were handed out to some upperclassmen, all will still play on Saturday and on top of that Tom Herman told the media today that Sam Ehlinger is in line to play on Saturday barring any setbacks. Ehlinger playing is a huge shot in the arm for the Texas offense and in my opinion makes a world of difference in what COULD be a challenging road matchup if Texas comes out sluggish.
Oklahoma State hasn’t been great so far this year and the offense hasn’t performed like the years past, but that doesn’t mean they can be taken lightly. The Texas defense absolutely stifled the Cowboys offense last year in Austin and if they can provide that same kind of performance Texas wins by double digits like they should have last year.
I’m taking Texas and if Ehlinger proves healthy I like the Horns by double digits.
Prediction: Texas 31, Oklahoma State 21
Jameson McCausland (5-2)
After enjoying a bye week, Texas is now about to embark on a stretch that will define the season. There is nothing comforting about heading to Stillwater for a night game against a desperate Oklahoma State team. Thankfully for the Longhorns, it looks like Sam Ehlinger is healthy enough to play and if he is physically close to 100%, I think Texas wins this game.
Todd Orlando found the recipe for slowing the Oklahoma State offense last season, and now the Cowboys offense is without its two biggest weapons in Mason Rudolph and James Washington. Style points do not matter for Texas anymore, they simply need to keep winning games and they will be in good shape.
Prediction: Texas 28, Oklahoma State 21
Aaron Carrara (6-1)
Texas heads to Stillwater with a 6-game win streak, a ton of momentum, and… a starting quarterback that suffered a shoulder injury on the first series of the Baylor game almost two weeks ago. Tom Herman mentioned the probability of Ehlinger playing on Saturday as being almost certain, barring any setbacks, which is good news for the Longhorns. As favorites by just 3.5 points, Texas should win this one, but we’ve seen 4th quarter lapses by the defense that transformed “certain wins” into “squeakers.” It’s a night game on the road that Texas must win to keep the season goals alive, and I think they hold steady and win a close one. Expect another big game on the ground from Keaontay Ingram and an interception by the Texas defense.
Prediction: Texas 34, Oklahoma State 27
Harrison Wier (3-4)
Stillwater at night is a scary place. It’s not Ames, Iowa, but this certainly has the feel of a trap game for Texas. Fortunately, the Longhorns have been able to get healthy during the bye week. Tom Herman announces on Thursday evening that Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger participated in three straight practices this week and should be “ready to go.” On the other end, Texas does have some unfortunate news. Kris Boyd, Davante Davis, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey will all be suspended for at least the opening series of Saturday’s matchup due to being late to a team activity. This means that underclassmen Kobe Boyce and Anthony Cook will take the place of the two senior cornerbacks to start the game.
On offense, I expect Texas to move the ball. Keaontay Ingram will be fully healthy for the first time since fall camp, and Tom Herman will likely not want to risk re-aggravating Ehlinger’s shoulder injury. The Oklahoma State defense has the leading pass rusher in the Big 12 in Jordan Brailford, who has 8 on the year. This will be an interesting matchup for graduate transfer LT Calvin Anderson, who has primarily been solid in pass protection this season.
On defense, Texas must remain fundamentally sound and stick to its assignments. Taylor Cornelius is certainly not the same quarterback as Mason Rudolph, but the Cowboys offense still has weapons everywhere. The biggest of those weapons is junior running back Justice Hill, who can run by the defense in a flash. The Cowboys also have several threats at wide receiver, but don’t have the type of production that they had from James Washington.
All in all, Oklahoma State is not a great football team. However, Texas has shown an ability to play to its opponents level. Add that on top of being in Stillwater at night, and this is dangerous territory for the Longhorns. I believe Texas will find a way to grind out another win, but it won’t come without making Texas fans sweat.
Prediction: Texas 27, Oklahoma State 24
Nick Harris (0-0)
The game after a bye week can be really telling for how a team will play down the stretch. Will Texas come out of the two week break refreshed and reenergized? Or will the Longhorns come out flat and fall victim to the Stillwater atmosphere like so many high-ranked teams have before?
With multiple starters on both sides of the ball suspended for “at least one series,” and Sam Ehlinger returning to the field after missing the majority of the game against Baylor, I expect the Longhorns to get off to a slow start. However, Oklahoma State’s defense is very suspect as offenses have torched their secondary all season, and I expect Texas to be no different. Good teams win close games, and I believe Texas is the better team.
Prediction: Texas 29, Oklahoma State 24
This game has had a lot of moving parts to it from the Texas side, but it seems we have gained more clarity just a couple of days away from the matchup between the Longhorns and the Cowboys.
While a few suspensions were handed out to some upperclassmen, all will still play on Saturday and on top of that Tom Herman told the media today that Sam Ehlinger is in line to play on Saturday barring any setbacks. Ehlinger playing is a huge shot in the arm for the Texas offense and in my opinion makes a world of difference in what COULD be a challenging road matchup if Texas comes out sluggish.
Oklahoma State hasn’t been great so far this year and the offense hasn’t performed like the years past, but that doesn’t mean they can be taken lightly. The Texas defense absolutely stifled the Cowboys offense last year in Austin and if they can provide that same kind of performance Texas wins by double digits like they should have last year.
I’m taking Texas and if Ehlinger proves healthy I like the Horns by double digits.
Prediction: Texas 31, Oklahoma State 21
Jameson McCausland (5-2)
After enjoying a bye week, Texas is now about to embark on a stretch that will define the season. There is nothing comforting about heading to Stillwater for a night game against a desperate Oklahoma State team. Thankfully for the Longhorns, it looks like Sam Ehlinger is healthy enough to play and if he is physically close to 100%, I think Texas wins this game.
Todd Orlando found the recipe for slowing the Oklahoma State offense last season, and now the Cowboys offense is without its two biggest weapons in Mason Rudolph and James Washington. Style points do not matter for Texas anymore, they simply need to keep winning games and they will be in good shape.
Prediction: Texas 28, Oklahoma State 21
Aaron Carrara (6-1)
Texas heads to Stillwater with a 6-game win streak, a ton of momentum, and… a starting quarterback that suffered a shoulder injury on the first series of the Baylor game almost two weeks ago. Tom Herman mentioned the probability of Ehlinger playing on Saturday as being almost certain, barring any setbacks, which is good news for the Longhorns. As favorites by just 3.5 points, Texas should win this one, but we’ve seen 4th quarter lapses by the defense that transformed “certain wins” into “squeakers.” It’s a night game on the road that Texas must win to keep the season goals alive, and I think they hold steady and win a close one. Expect another big game on the ground from Keaontay Ingram and an interception by the Texas defense.
Prediction: Texas 34, Oklahoma State 27
Harrison Wier (3-4)
Stillwater at night is a scary place. It’s not Ames, Iowa, but this certainly has the feel of a trap game for Texas. Fortunately, the Longhorns have been able to get healthy during the bye week. Tom Herman announces on Thursday evening that Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger participated in three straight practices this week and should be “ready to go.” On the other end, Texas does have some unfortunate news. Kris Boyd, Davante Davis, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey will all be suspended for at least the opening series of Saturday’s matchup due to being late to a team activity. This means that underclassmen Kobe Boyce and Anthony Cook will take the place of the two senior cornerbacks to start the game.
On offense, I expect Texas to move the ball. Keaontay Ingram will be fully healthy for the first time since fall camp, and Tom Herman will likely not want to risk re-aggravating Ehlinger’s shoulder injury. The Oklahoma State defense has the leading pass rusher in the Big 12 in Jordan Brailford, who has 8 on the year. This will be an interesting matchup for graduate transfer LT Calvin Anderson, who has primarily been solid in pass protection this season.
On defense, Texas must remain fundamentally sound and stick to its assignments. Taylor Cornelius is certainly not the same quarterback as Mason Rudolph, but the Cowboys offense still has weapons everywhere. The biggest of those weapons is junior running back Justice Hill, who can run by the defense in a flash. The Cowboys also have several threats at wide receiver, but don’t have the type of production that they had from James Washington.
All in all, Oklahoma State is not a great football team. However, Texas has shown an ability to play to its opponents level. Add that on top of being in Stillwater at night, and this is dangerous territory for the Longhorns. I believe Texas will find a way to grind out another win, but it won’t come without making Texas fans sweat.
Prediction: Texas 27, Oklahoma State 24
Nick Harris (0-0)
The game after a bye week can be really telling for how a team will play down the stretch. Will Texas come out of the two week break refreshed and reenergized? Or will the Longhorns come out flat and fall victim to the Stillwater atmosphere like so many high-ranked teams have before?
With multiple starters on both sides of the ball suspended for “at least one series,” and Sam Ehlinger returning to the field after missing the majority of the game against Baylor, I expect the Longhorns to get off to a slow start. However, Oklahoma State’s defense is very suspect as offenses have torched their secondary all season, and I expect Texas to be no different. Good teams win close games, and I believe Texas is the better team.
Prediction: Texas 29, Oklahoma State 24
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