Oklahoma State vs Kansas State Picks and Prediction – 9/28/2024

The Oklahoma State Cowboys take a short road trip this week with a game in Manhattan, KS against Kansas State. Oklahoma State is the number 20 ranked team in the nation with three wins and one loss overall following a narrow 3 point loss to Utah in their last outing. Offensively Oklahoma State has been phenomenal this season averaging 36.75 points per game despite scoring just 19 against Utah. Defensively the Cowboys have had a few issues allowing 20 points per game in 2024. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Alan Bowman has been a smoke show for Oklahoma State this season leading the team with 1173 yards and 10 scores on 91 completions. Ollie Gordon II is the top ball carrier with 258 yards and four touchdowns on 73 carries, while Brennan Presley has added 40 yards and one score on 4 carries. De’Zhaun Stribling is the top receiver on the roster with 345 yards and two scores on 20 receptions. Rashad Owens has chipped in 230 yards and two scores on 14 receptions as well.

The Kansas State Wildcats will be back at home this week with three wins and one loss on the year after falling by 29 points to BYU a week ago. Giving up 38 points on 241 total yards. Offensively Kansas State did move the ball well compiling 307 yards was gorgeous 9 points if you're turning the ball over three times in the game.

Avery Johnson led the way for the Kansas State offense completing 15 passes for 130 yards and ran the ball 11 times for 74 yards as well. DJ Giddens was the top ball carrier in the game with 93 yards on 19 carries. Jayce Brown led all Kansas State receivers with four catches for 51 yards.

Both teams are playing good football coming into this matchup as they are both ranked in the top 25 with the exact same record. Expect for a back and forth affair as each team will play to their strengths. Kansas State will likely do enough to get the win in front of their home fans, but Oklahoma State has the talent and depth to cover the number Saturday on the road. Final Score Prediction, Kansas State Wildcats win but the Oklahoma State Cowboys cover 27-24.