GAME INFO
LOCATION: LUBBOCK, TX
VENUE: JONES AT&T STADIUM
TIME: 7:00 PM CST
WATCH: FOX, FoxSportsGO
RECORD: 3-0 (0-0)
LAST RESULT: W 27-24 AT HOUSTON
2017 RECORD: 3-1 (0-1)
2016 RECORD: 10-3 (7-2)
LAST RESULT: L 38-20 VS TCU
SERIES INFO
LAST MEETING: 11-12-16
LAST RESULT: L 45-44
SERIES RECORD: TTU LEADS 21-20-3
CURRENT STREAK: OSU 8
SPREAD
OSU -9.5
The Red Raiders open up conference play against the #15 Oklahoma State Cowboys under the lights on Saturday September 30th. This will be the 45th meeting between the Cowboys and Red Raiders. Oklahoma State currently holds an 8 game winning streak going back to 2009.
Oklahoma State looks to bounce back after a 44-31 loss to TCU at home last week. The Cowboys will likely have to win out if they still want a chance to realize there playoff ambitions. This is the 12th season for head coach Mike Gundy. Gundy has a record of 107-51 with his alma mater.
WHAT TO WATCH
OFFENSE
The offensive line will need to play clean. Texas Tech racked up 12+ penalties last week, most of those being false starts. While Tech has clear advantage over the Cowboy defense, they can't afford to shoot themselves in the foot. The offensive was heavily penalized against Eastern Washington. However they really cleaned it up against Arizona State so we know they are more than capable dispite being a fairly young unit.
Oklahoma State has a porous run defense so this will be a good opportunity to run a more balanced offense and control the game. Last week Oklahoma State gave up 238 rushing yards to the Horned Frogs so if all goes well, expect Stockton and King to have another big day. In a game between two of the best passing teams in the country, in may come down to whoever can run the ball more effectively.
Defense.
This will be a tough test for the defense as Oklahoma State will bring one of the best offenses Tech will face all year. The Red Raiders will need to put the pressure on Mason Rudolf with the pass rush. Oklahoma State's offensive line is suffering from the injury bug and Rudolf was turnover prone when on the run. If Tech can take advantage and bring consistent pressure then the Red Raiders will have a chance to force more turnovers against the Cowboys.
It will also be important to stop the run and make the Cowboys one dimensional. Oklahoma State has been inconsistent in running the ball and so this provides another opportunity for the defensive front seven to show what they can do.
FINAL NOTE.
Last week Texas Tech missed two field goals with Clayton Hatfield still sidelined with an injury. Kingsbury said there was a plan originally for Bardon to handle the long kicks and Ewton to manage the short field goals. It was clear this plan didn't work and I think we can expect Bardon to handle all kicking duties at least until Hatfield makes it back.
PREDICTION
TEXAS TECH 45 OKLAHOMA STATE 42
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