Both teams are off a bye, but this is a huge rivalry game one that Oklahoma has lost 2 out of the last 3 years. I think they will put more in this game then their bowl game. Meanwhile Oklahoma State could be suffering from a hang over after defeating Baylor in dominating fashion. More than anything I think this line is inflated for the way Baylor beat up on Oklahoma and how Oklahoma State beat up on Baylor. Both teams are going to try to establish the run and Oklahoma is very good at doing so and dominating at time of possession. Oklahoma will almost certainly own time of possession as Oklahoma State is the worst in the Big 12 while Oklahoma is among the best with over a 5 minute advantage.
Can Oklahoma run on Oklahoma State? I think the answer is yes they are really clicking right now with 6.1 ypc in their last 3 games and rank 12th in the country. Oklahoma State this season has been good, but a lot of their struggles have been hidden by the fact that they have been able to force so many turnovers. They allowed 202 yards to a Kansas team that ranks 100th in rushing ypc. Oklahoma State also got lucky when they faced Baylor who was banged up on offense at RB. This will be the very best rushing team they will face all season long. Oklahoma won't turn the ball over which is what Oklahoma State needs to blow a team out. Oklahoma State is not nearly as lethal on offense as the stats suggest and they're only converting 40% on third down but they are +16 in turnover margin, but Oklahoma has only turned it over 14 times all year and this should be a game that is decided by a TD or less either way.
