Oklahoma State at Oregon State 8/30/19 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Oregon State Beavers will host the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their first game of the season. The Beavers will look to find a way to improve from a 2-10 season last year. Oregon States win total has been set at just 2.5 games this season as they have the 8th toughest schedule in college football. The Beavers look to somehow find a bowl game which they have not seen in six years.

Jonathan Smith enters just his 2nd season as they Beavers head coach. Smith brings in some fresh talent and is expecting a much better season from his defensive unit. Smith brings back 7 starters on the offensive side of the ball and 6 on the defensive. The Oklahoma State Cowboys kick off their 2019 season as a double digit road favorite. The Cowboys went 7-6 last season which was the lowest win total in four seasons. Oklahoma State won their season opener last season and also won the Liberty Bowl beating Missouri. The Cowboys return ten starters from a season ago, five on each side of the ball.

Head coach Mike Gundy enters his 15th season as they head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Gundy carries a 121-59 lifetime record at Oklahoma State with a 67% win percentage. The Cowboys play three of their first four games on the road and will need some help from their defense this season but find that 10 win mark again that Gundy demands.