Prediction Thread: UT vs OSU
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It won't be close, this team is better than OU IMHO. Pokes win by at least 2 TD's if not more. Texas comes out the gate too slow, can't keep up. I had this pegged as an upset special following the RRS, but I'm not seeing it that way now.
We can't shoot out with them. We need to control Time of possession and make them execute not give up big plays. We need a run game to do this but we have too many OL hurt and so that leaves us with short quick passes and Qb runs. Maybe screens with Warren and Carter would help Sam. Our Defense gets tired. OSU 42 to 31 . Hope I'm wrong . Maybe we pull the upset with some turnovers.
Because they execute them so well. Great line , receivers and Qb . Also decent run game too.
They got beat once it can happen again.
The only team they've played with the same talent or better has been TCU. I'm not discounting Tech because they can sneak up on you but they haven't really played anyone but TCU. If they had our schedule I think they would have lost at least 2 or 3 games already.
Tulsa 2-5
South Alabama 2-4
Pitt 2-5
Tech 4-2
Baylor 0-6
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This game is a tough one. How does this team respond under TH? That was a tough loss last week. Do they get more focused and reduce scheme or do they walk around dazed from last weekend? Early start?
I'm going with they come out and make some stops early. Get some momentum.....and pull this thing off 28-27............Texas goes to 4-3
I'm going with they come out and make some stops early. Get some momentum.....and pull this thing off 28-27............Texas goes to 4-3
wise old Zen master saying.....do not fear the man that practices 10,000 moves.....Fear the man that practices one move 10,000 times...
OKLAHOMA STATE PASS OFFENSE VS TEXAS PASS DEFENSE – This is one of the country’s best passing attacks (it actually ranks No. 1 nationally with 411 passing yards per game) and the combination of quarterback Mason Rudolph and wide receiver James Washington is as good as any in college football. Unfortunately for the Texas defense, Oklahoma State’s passing game goes much deeper than just Washington. Washington is as good as you’ll find at taking the top off a defense, which should scare the hell out of Texas. He leads the nation with 147 yards per game and is averaging a ridiculous 26 yards per reception. Marcell is no slouch on the other side. At 6-4, he’s more of a jump-ball specialist but he too can make big plays (20 yards per reception). Slot receiver Jalen McCleskey has been productive as well. Five-star transfer Tyron Johnson has primarily been Washington’s backup but OSU has started to move him around a little more, including using him more in the slot. The only weakness the OSU passing game has shown, and even this is a bit of a stretch, is that Rudolph has shown a tendency in road games to overshoot his target. It hasn’t really hurt the offense too much, but the possibility for some unexpected interceptions could be there if Texas is able to get pressure in the backfield.
Edge – Oklahoma State ****
OKLAHOMA STATE RUN OFFENSE VS TEXAS RUN DEFENSE – The Oklahoma State ground game, led by Justice Hill, has been very good. It’s been a combination of Hill being a very good player and solid blocking by the offensive line. Hill leads the Big 12 with 106 yards rushing per game, and he can make things happen on his own when the line does struggle. Hill has good vision and is a downhill type runner who always seems to fall forward to finish runs. Over the last two or three games, OSU has started to use Rudolph some the run game with zone reads and run-pass options. Understandably, the coaches are trying to limit those carries to not get Rudolph hurt, but it’s become a case that they’ve continued to use because it’s been effective.
Edge – Oklahoma State *
OKLAHOMA STATE OFFENSIVE LINE VS TEXAS DEFENSIVE LINE – The big story along the OSU offensive line has been the injuries. The Cowboys lost guard Larry Williams due to a broken leg early in the season. Center Brad Lundblade, a senior, missed last week with an ankle/foot injury, and may be a gametime decision this week. So far, the injuries really haven’t added up to be a big problem, but it’s something to keep an eye on this weekend. Overall, the line is pretty balanced with its run and pass blocking.
Edge – Oklahoma State **
OKLAHOMA STATE PASS DEFENSE VS TEXAS PASS OFFENSE – Oklahoma State’s pass defense has been pretty good this year, ranking No. 1 in the Big 12 in both yards given up and in pass efficiency defense. The secondary was definitely a concern going into the season after losing both corners (although one technically spun to safety) but it has stepped up to the challenge. The corners can still be tested and are still a bit unproven but they’ve played pretty well so far. Safeties Ramon Richard and Tre Flowers have been good. Corner Rodarius Williams has struggled some, and TCU really picked on him. That could be something to watch to see if Texas tries to do the same.
Edge – Texas *
OKLAHOMA STATE RUN DEFENSE VS TEXAS RUN OFFENSE – This is an area of OSU’ defense that’s been up and down. Overall, the Cowboys are seventh in the conference, giving up 150 yards per game, so this could be a week where Texas finally has some success with its running backs. The OSU defense has shown a tendency to be deficient on third and long and not be able to get off the field, and some of those issues have actually come with the run defense. Middle linebacker Chad Whitener has been really good and weakside linebacker Justin Phillips has been playing really well against the run and as a pass rusher.
Edge – Oklahoma State *
OKLAHOMA STATE DEFENSIVE LINE VS TEXAS OFFENSIVE LINE – Going into the season, the interior of the defensive line was a big question, primarily because of having to replace Taylor. So far, the line has stepped up and played pretty well. Defensive tackle DeQuinton Osborne, a second-year JUCO transfer, has played pretty well. There were questions with the line’s talent and depth coming into the year, but it has played better than most expected.
Edge – Oklahoma State *
SPECIAL TEAMS – OSU’s special teams have been very spotty, particularly field goals and punt returns. Jalen McCleskey has been the primary guy at punt returner the past few years and has been really good the past two, but he’s been terrible this year. He’s making bad decisions, not fielding it cleanly, and OSU could make a change this week to someone more reliable. Kicker Matt Ammendola is really good from outside 35 yards … inside 35 is a coinflip at best. The punt game hasn’t been on the field much because the offense is so good, so it’s hard to judge that unit.
Edge – Texas **
Edge – Oklahoma State ****
OKLAHOMA STATE RUN OFFENSE VS TEXAS RUN DEFENSE – The Oklahoma State ground game, led by Justice Hill, has been very good. It’s been a combination of Hill being a very good player and solid blocking by the offensive line. Hill leads the Big 12 with 106 yards rushing per game, and he can make things happen on his own when the line does struggle. Hill has good vision and is a downhill type runner who always seems to fall forward to finish runs. Over the last two or three games, OSU has started to use Rudolph some the run game with zone reads and run-pass options. Understandably, the coaches are trying to limit those carries to not get Rudolph hurt, but it’s become a case that they’ve continued to use because it’s been effective.
Edge – Oklahoma State *
OKLAHOMA STATE OFFENSIVE LINE VS TEXAS DEFENSIVE LINE – The big story along the OSU offensive line has been the injuries. The Cowboys lost guard Larry Williams due to a broken leg early in the season. Center Brad Lundblade, a senior, missed last week with an ankle/foot injury, and may be a gametime decision this week. So far, the injuries really haven’t added up to be a big problem, but it’s something to keep an eye on this weekend. Overall, the line is pretty balanced with its run and pass blocking.
Edge – Oklahoma State **
OKLAHOMA STATE PASS DEFENSE VS TEXAS PASS OFFENSE – Oklahoma State’s pass defense has been pretty good this year, ranking No. 1 in the Big 12 in both yards given up and in pass efficiency defense. The secondary was definitely a concern going into the season after losing both corners (although one technically spun to safety) but it has stepped up to the challenge. The corners can still be tested and are still a bit unproven but they’ve played pretty well so far. Safeties Ramon Richard and Tre Flowers have been good. Corner Rodarius Williams has struggled some, and TCU really picked on him. That could be something to watch to see if Texas tries to do the same.
Edge – Texas *
OKLAHOMA STATE RUN DEFENSE VS TEXAS RUN OFFENSE – This is an area of OSU’ defense that’s been up and down. Overall, the Cowboys are seventh in the conference, giving up 150 yards per game, so this could be a week where Texas finally has some success with its running backs. The OSU defense has shown a tendency to be deficient on third and long and not be able to get off the field, and some of those issues have actually come with the run defense. Middle linebacker Chad Whitener has been really good and weakside linebacker Justin Phillips has been playing really well against the run and as a pass rusher.
Edge – Oklahoma State *
OKLAHOMA STATE DEFENSIVE LINE VS TEXAS OFFENSIVE LINE – Going into the season, the interior of the defensive line was a big question, primarily because of having to replace Taylor. So far, the line has stepped up and played pretty well. Defensive tackle DeQuinton Osborne, a second-year JUCO transfer, has played pretty well. There were questions with the line’s talent and depth coming into the year, but it has played better than most expected.
Edge – Oklahoma State *
SPECIAL TEAMS – OSU’s special teams have been very spotty, particularly field goals and punt returns. Jalen McCleskey has been the primary guy at punt returner the past few years and has been really good the past two, but he’s been terrible this year. He’s making bad decisions, not fielding it cleanly, and OSU could make a change this week to someone more reliable. Kicker Matt Ammendola is really good from outside 35 yards … inside 35 is a coinflip at best. The punt game hasn’t been on the field much because the offense is so good, so it’s hard to judge that unit.
Edge – Texas **
