PROVO, Utah — Oklahoma State will look to end a troubling stretch as they prepare for their game against No. 13 BYU, aiming to avoid their first four-game losing streak since 2014. Under coach Mike Gundy, who is in his 20th season, the Cowboys have only faced this dilemma twice before.
BYU will host Oklahoma State on Friday at 9:15 p.m. at LaVell Edwards Stadium, as the Cougars strive to maintain their unbeaten record. As kickoff approaches, Gundy has yet to announce a starting quarterback, leaving fans and players in suspense.
Staff predictions for the contest are as follows:
Jenni Carlson, sports enterprise reporter, forecasts a 31-20 victory for BYU, suggesting the Cougars are solidifying their status as a favorite in the Big 12, while the Cowboys confront their most challenging season in several years.
Justin Martinez, trending reporter, predicts a 38-17 win for BYU, foreseeing a continuation of OSU’s struggles amidst a tough away matchup.
Columnist Joe Mussatto also believes BYU will triumph, estimating a score of 33-20, as the Cougars outperform the Cowboys under the Friday night lights.
Sports editor Jeff Patterson anticipates a closely contested game with a final score of 31-20 in favor of BYU, while deputy sports editor Jacob Unruh sees a similar outcome projected as 31-21, highlighting the ongoing success of BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff.
Lastly, OSU beat writer Scott Wright believes the game will end 30-16, illustrating the Cowboys’ ongoing defensive challenges, leaving them in a tough position as BYU aims for a potential Big 12 championship appearance.