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Oklahoma State will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-field advantage. They will take on the Kansas Jayhawks at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. Both teams worked hard to overcome the odds in their previous battles and are surely both feeling confident heading into this clash.
Last Friday, Oklahoma State earned a 29-21 win over Kansas State.
Ollie Gordon was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown. Cameron Epps made the highlight reel thanks to an interception which he returned for a pick-six.
Meanwhile, Kansas took their game at home on Saturday with ease, bagging a 51-22 win over UCF. With Kansas ahead 24-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Kansas' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Devin Neal led the charge by rushing for 154 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Neal's longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Hishaw Jr., who rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
Their wins bumped Oklahoma State to 3-2 and Kansas to 5-1.
Oklahoma State suffered a grim 37-16 defeat to Kansas when the teams last played last November. Will Oklahoma State have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
