Prediction, Game Preview, and Odds for Utah vs. Oklahoma State

Is this it? Is this a real sneak peek at the Big 12 Championship?

Before that, Oklahoma State still has to play Kansas State on the road next week. After that, things will not be too bad.

It is not like Utah has to play Kansas State, but it does have to go on the road and play some tough teams. It also has to face Arizona, Iowa, State, and other tough teams.

The Utes have a great chance to go to the conference title game if they beat this great Oklahoma State team in Stillwater.

It is their second match. The first one was in 1945, and Oklahoma State won 46–6.

Utah vs Oklahoma State Preview

Utah vs Oklahoma State How to Watch
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET
Venue: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
How to Watch: FOX
Oklahoma State (3-0), Utah (3-0)

Why Utah Will Win

The Utes should have their player.

Though quarterback Cameron Rising hurt his hand, he should be back soon. If he isn’t, the offense should still be fine. It is okay, but not quite as lively as it should be.

Arkansas’s offense threw for 416 yards, which hurt Oklahoma State. But the Utes do not need to make a lot of big plays down the field. Everything will be okay as long as Rising or freshman Isaac Wilson can keep the chains going.

The Hogs were able to stop OSU’s star running back Ollie Gordon, and Utah’s strong front seven defense is not expected to give up more than 150 yards on the ground.

As long as the offense keeps the clock close to 35 minutes, and as long as there are third-down plays against a Cowboy defense that gives them up 40% of the time…

Why Oklahoma State Will Win

Utah is going somewhere.

That was not a typical road game, but it did beat Utah State last week in Logan. It was, but not like last year when they went to Arizona and won 42–18.

Against Power Five and now Four shows Utah has lost six of its last fifteen games played away from Salt Lake City. In those eight games, it has also lost seven times against top teams.

While Oklahoma State may not be as strong as Utah, it does have a veteran QB in Alan Bowman, a great offensive line (tied for first in the country in fewest sacks allowed), and…

Utah vs Oklahoma State: Who Will Win

Again, this is a bit bigger for Oklahoma State than it is for Utah. This is because this is a home game and part of Utah’s schedule makes it that way.

The defense led by Mike Gundy will be strong enough to win.

It will not score a lot of points or gain a lot of yards against this Utah defense, but the energy level will be through the roof, and the defense will surprise everyone with how well they rush the passer.

They are going to party like it is 1945.