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Staff Predictions: Baylor Welcomes Oklahoma State to Waco for Homecoming

October 25, 2024
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The SicEm365 Staff gives their predictions for Baylor’s (3-4, 1-3) conference matchup against Oklahoma State (3-4, 0-4). Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 26, at McLane Stadium, and the game will be streamed on ESPN+.


Colt Barber (5-2) — Baylor 34, Oklahoma State 27

Oklahoma State’s defense has allowed all of its opponents to move and ultimately score the football at will. Baylor’s defense plays with attention to detail after those garbage-time touchdowns late against Tech. Alan Bowman gets some stats, but his turnover problems rear their head. Baylor ultimately shakes the home woes and gets the win. 

Brian Ethridge (3-4) — Oklahoma State 38, Baylor 24

Don't give me that Kool-Aid and expect it not to have some remnants of mullet hair at the bottom of the jug. Mike Gundy and his team seem a bit lost, but the Cowboys love playing in Waco and need a bounceback in the worst way.

Ashley Hodge (5-2) — Baylor 38, Oklahoma State 33

In Sawyer, we trust! He's gaining more confidence by the day. Oklahoma State is a desperate, hungry team, but I am hopeful that the Bears can build on the momentum from the game in Lubbock.  

David Smoak (6-1) — Baylor 30, Oklahoma State 26

As cleansing as the win was in Lubbock, can you trust Baylor to repeat that performance? I don’t know, and I also don’t know if Oklahoma State had their all-for-one moment in taking BYU to the brink of their first loss. It’s hard to imagine a Mike Gundy team losing five straight, right? Wrong!

Paul Catalina (5-2) — Baylor 37, Oklahoma State 28

We finally saw things click for Baylor and four quarters of solid work. Oklahoma State is in a free fall. Baylor takes advantage of it. 

Craig Smoak (5-2) — Baylor 42, Oklahoma State 28

The critical lesson learned from last week is the importance of playing together. The offense flexes its firepower again, and the defense proves it can finish with an unrelenting edge as the Bears eventually outduel a dangerously desperate pack of Cowboys. 

Grayson Grundhoefer (5-2) — Baylor 34, Oklahoma State 24

This is yet another good matchup for the Baylor offense, as Oklahoma State currently has the worst defense in the league. The defense gets to face Alan Bowman, which should have them salivating. He has turned the ball over seven times in the last four games. Baylor has to learn to win at home. The Bears are 0-8 in their previous eight home conference games. It's time to break the streak.

Travis Roeder (6-1) — Baylor 34, Oklahoma State 33

I would fear a letdown in this spot, except that Baylor has Sawyer Robertson. He puts on a "we are not losing this game" performance. OSU plays well overall, but Baylor wins the shootout. 

Sam Bradshaw (6-1) — Baylor 31, Oklahoma State 27

I expect OSU to have a couple of scores manufactured off of their game plan, and I expect Baylor to slow them down some. Baylor likely has the advantage in field position and special teams, and that’s enough against a defense that’s allowed 55% of opponent drives to score in the last three games.

Kendall Kaut (5-2) — Baylor 35, Oklahoma State 31

This one feels like a true coin flip. Oklahoma State scores a lot, but Sawyer Robertson and Baylor find a way to drive late.

Garrett Ross (5-2) — Baylor 35, Oklahoma State 24

Alan Bowman should be selling insurance at this point and Ollie Gordon has regressed. Baylor should win this game and owe it to their home fans to do so. 

Levi Caraway (3-4) — Baylor 34, Oklahoma State 17

Now that the Bears have a conference victory under their belt, the next step is to build off the positive momentum and learn to stack wins. Oklahoma State is reeling, and Dave Aranda’s squad needs to take advantage. My belief in Baylor burned me early, but I’m back on the bandwagon.

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Staff Predictions: Baylor Welcomes Oklahoma State to Waco for Homecoming

3,240 Views | 7 Replies | Last: 1 mo ago by wongobear
jdkingbear
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I would give my right nut to be at this Homecoming and watch the Bears take on the Pokes. Alas, I can not and will have to settle watching on ESPN+ from my home in Pensacola. Nevertheless, the team that went to Lubbock and humbled an undefeated Raiders team can win this game. The O Line has learned it can open holes and defend its QB. As long as they can continue doing this against an OSU team that is desperate for a win - no more than the Bears are - we should be able to continue a strong running and passing game. And Aranda will have his D ready. He knows what slipping back into sub-mediocrity means (as do his players). Do these things and they will be 4-4 by days end. The Bears are no threat to Big 12 title threats like BYU and Iowa Statee, but they can make it to a bowl. And should!
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Dia del DougO
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Almost unanimous on the board.

Not sure that's a good sign. Baylor needs to be way more nervous about this one and come out ready to play. Gundy will have them coming out fast.

I think it will be a fairly close game that turns on a few plays, penalities or key decisions.
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This is where I'm at. Okie St sucks. But there's nothing to support we're any better than them. Add in the fact that against P5 teams in Waco the last 2 plus years we've come out flatter than pancakes. I'm hoping last week was a sign we actually turned a corner. Playing the wait and see game
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jdkingbear said:

I would give my right nut to be at this Homecoming and watch the Bears take on the Pokes. Alas, I can not and will have to settle watching on ESPN+ from my home in Pensacola. Nevertheless, the team that went to Lubbock and humbled an undefeated Raiders team can win this game. The O Line has learned it can open holes and defend its QB. As long as they can continue doing this against an OSU team that is desperate for a win - no more than the Bears are - we should be able to continue a strong running and passing game. And Aranda will have his D ready. He knows what slipping back into sub-mediocrity means (as do his players). Do these things and they will be 4-4 by days end. The Bears are no threat to Big 12 title threats like BYU and Iowa Statee, but they can make it to a bowl. And should!
Streaming is such a beatdown for me, not having adequate internet access where I live. We need to get some kind of Big 12 network support to air these games without a subscription to something. Can't even go to a sports bar to watch.

Even the Pac 2 and ACC has games on the CW, which is great bonus football in between real games.

Gotta get something done by next season.
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jdkingbear said:

I would give my right nut to be at this Homecoming and watch the Bears take on the Pokes. Alas, I can not and will have to settle watching on ESPN+ from my home in Pensacola.

I feel your pain. I'll be streaming it watching in the South of France
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I hate to be the homer on this one, but the Cowboys have a matchup problem. Bad defense and one-dimensional offense mean the Bears are the clear favorite.

Bears 41 - Cowboys 28
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