Score Predictions
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WVU game
- Pick/market: The vast majority of that 220 was on busted plays, as well i.e.
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Can Oklahoma State go back to a bowl? A look at national projections
- Pick/market: Non-conference play concluded and Oklahoma State is 2-1, just like most prognosticators expected — of course, no one predicted how.
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Oklahoma State creeping closer to top 25, slight underdog at West Virginia
- The Sept. 20 article reports Oklahoma State opened as a 2.5-point favorite at West Virginia but subsequently became a 1.5-point underdog. This records the article's quoted spread reversal for the upcoming matchup, not a live market price or a recommendation to bet either team.
- For Oklahoma State at West Virginia, the article quotes the total moving from an opening 57.5 to 60.5, with Oklahoma State +105 and West Virginia -120 on the moneyline. These are the report's listed prices, not independently checked current odds or a model projection.
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Game Breakdown
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The 2-4-7 preview: Predictions, key players, points of emphasis for Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia
- Through three 2026 games, Oklahoma State opponents converted 6 of 37 third downs (16.7%), tied with Penn State for the nation's best rate according to this preview. Murray State's 0-for-12 FCS showing contributes to the figure; it does not guarantee the same result against West Virginia.
- The Oklahoma State preview says receivers Wyatt Young and Justin Bowick each have two 80-yard receiving games through three 2026 contests. The writer speculates Chris Barnes could draw more one-on-one chances; that is not a coach-announced target shift against West Virginia.
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Three Key Matchups: West Virginia vs Oklahoma State
- Oklahoma State receiver Justin Bowick has 27 targets, 16 catches, 281 yards and three touchdowns without a drop in 2026. Twenty targets came over the last two games, compared with seven in the opener. The preview identifies growing involvement for the outside receiver, not a guaranteed target count against West Virginia.
- Oklahoma State's starting nickel Christian Bodnar has played a team-high 92 slot snaps in 2026. The preview's cited PFF figures credit him with a 72.8 grade and eight catches allowed on 14 targets for 59 yards and no touchdowns. Those are current coverage results, not an announced new assignment or proof he will shut down DJ Epps.
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Injuries
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WVU Football Injury Report: Friday night updates for Big 12 opener
- The Friday report lists Oklahoma State offensive lineman Braydon Nelson out for West Virginia, with lineman Joseph Hanson and defensive tackle Iman Oates questionable. This is newer than an earlier preview's Nelson game-time and Hanson expected-to-play outlook, not a diagnosis or a ruling on Hanson and Oates.
- Oklahoma State receiver Chris Barnes, lineman Johnny Dickson III and defensive tackle Braylon Rigsby are listed probable in the Friday West Virginia-week report. Probable is not a confirmed game appearance, starting assignment or full workload.
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OSU-WVU injury report
- Injury: When is the last time we’d have 3 OL on the Injured List (really 4 with one out for the year) and still feel really confident in our Offense….
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Injury update from Saturday night
- Injury: Morris didn't discuss it, but Deion Imade said the treatment he was getting on the sideline looked like he was being treated for a cramp.
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Quarterbacks
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WOW—- Amazing!!!!
- QB/LB: Yes, he is a redshirt sophomore’s paid 3.5 million this year and 4 million next year.
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Eric Morris's contract
- QB/RB: Attended a meeting this summer where Weiberg introduced Morris but in his opening remarks, Chad said that as much as he hates to admit it, college football has become a miniature version of the...
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WVU game
- Pick/market: More specifically, our QB run defense better be solid.
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PFF Highest Graded QBs
- QB: At this point all of those qb’s and many others are working off of a one game sample size.
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collie humpers want to buy mestemaker
- QB/LB: We will always have a difference making qb under Morris.
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Justin Bowick.
- QB: Finally have a QB that can throw the slant effectively and Bowick is thriving.
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New School Record - Drew Mestemaker
- QB: If the last two games are the norm than I think he might have the best touch of any quarterback I've seen at OSU.
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Game Preview: Oklahoma State vs West Virginia
- Game breakdown: OSU defensive gameplan Skyler Cassity's group gets to bring a fresher rotation into this one than it has had all season.
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Coaching / Pressers
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Eric Morris postgame press conference after Cowboy Football's win over Murray State
- After Oklahoma State's 59-0 Murray State win, Eric Morris said William Mason's performance might earn more opportunities after film review, while maintaining trust in both other backup backs. Mason already plays on nearly all special-teams units. This is a qualified postgame opportunity assessment, not a confirmed promotion or carry allocation.
- Morris said Murray State bracketed Oklahoma State's slot receivers, rather than focusing only on Wyatt, and played differently from its earlier tape. With Wyatt and Coleman occupying the same position, he credited Drew for progressing through reads to the open receiver. This explains that game's distribution, not a receiver demotion.
- Morris said two true-freshman Oklahoma State offensive linemen who had recently been taking second-team reps received live action against Murray State. He identified technique and communication, especially working together up front, as the main evaluation points for young players. The game reps do not establish a new starting line or future snap quota.
- Morris attributed Oklahoma State's 0-for-12 third-down defense against Murray State to efficient first and second downs creating medium-to-long third downs and pressure opportunities. He said the staff made few halftime adjustments because the plan was working, emphasizing execution rather than a new defensive package.
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Schematics
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✦ AI Summary · 3 items synthesized
- [247] LB: Nothing about the ACC media rights sharing formula requires anyone interested in facts to be smart or would make someone who desires factual information to see themselves as smart and/or desire to try and...
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- [on3] Defense: he definitely outkicked his coverage on almost every punt.
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- [on3] Intel: WVU gave up passing plays of 23, 34 (TD), 58, 37 (TD), and 33 against Coastal.
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Senate bill will bring new Conference members in 2032
- LB: Nothing about the ACC media rights sharing formula requires anyone interested in facts to be smart or would make someone who desires factual information to see themselves as smart and/or desire to try and...
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475 yards......
- Defense: he definitely outkicked his coverage on almost every punt.
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Bowick
- Intel: WVU gave up passing plays of 23, 34 (TD), 58, 37 (TD), and 33 against Coastal.
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Offensive Updates
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- QB: Oklahoma State and West Virginia bring fast-paced offenses into their Big 12 opener.
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RB Room Ranking
- RB/LB: Hawkins and Adeyi are going to get 90% of the touches as long as they are healthy.
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Total Offense and Total Defense
- Offense: most of Murray State's yards came on their second drive where they got 56 yards on a couple miscues.
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Game thread: OSU vs. Murray State
- OL: The OSU OL on that drive was, left to right, Miguel Chavez, Eli Holbrook, Jakobe Sanders, Louie Canepa and Ja'Qwon Evans
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Everything
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2026 Invitation to Cowboys Coming to Morgantown
- LB: Morgantown weather report now that we're in the 24 hour window: 7 AM (we will be in the Blue Lot by then).......44 and partly cloudy Noon......62 and mostly sunny 3 PM (the party will...
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Let’s go to Europe!
- Intel: Downside to having a B12 non-conf game is the league racks up an additional gauranteed loss which has a negative impact onend of season rankings and bowl game selection.
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Eric Morris's contract
- Intel: Sooner or later, even the biggest fanbases are going to realize that putting up 6 figures or more for a player only to have him/her be a bust or transfer to greener pastures the...
Let’s go to Europe!
- Intel: Fly to Europe or Asia and pull an allnighter watching college football.
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Pre-WVU Mailbag
- Practice: Hey Scott, looking at Long Scrimmage Plays (explosive) and Long Scrimmage Plays allowed, OState has significant advantage on both.
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Rick Sosa
- Intel: I read something on college football alert about loyal & true marketing.
Players in interviews seem very smart
- Intel: Speaks to bringing in older players and having mature kids.
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