Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma State Cowboys Predictions: Rushing for Bowl Eligibility
The Kansas Jayhawks are just one win away from bowl eligibility for the second straight season. For the second straight season, they have a chance to clinch it against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Oklahoma State got a big win last week, counting on their defense to build a big lead and then hold on for the win. Will they be able to do something similar against the Jayhawks this week, or will Kansas win for the second year in a row?
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Kyle Davis
Check out our Oklahoma State Preview for Kyle's full breakdown and prediction.
Brendan Dzwierzynski
Not to be too “no duh” with my prediction here, but following last week’s script should be the plan for Kansas this week. Offensively, the Jayhawks have to lean on the running game. Jason Bean will have to make more plays with his arm, but using Neal, Hishaw and McDuffie frequently and opening up easy completions can accomplish that. Defensively, aggression and physicality will be the name of the game. If Jereme Robinson is able to go, I like the matchup for the KU defensive front against Oklahoma State’s offensive line. I think this game will be more competitive than last week, but I’m still taking the Jayhawks to clinch bowl eligibility.
Kansas 34, Oklahoma State 24.
Derek Noll
Bowl eligibility was secured in 2022 against Oklahoma State, and bowl eligibility will be secured in 2023 against Oklahoma State. No doubt the atmosphere in Stillwater will be tough, especially coming off of last week’s win against K-State, but I think the Kansas offense will be too much for the Cowboys to handle. The thunder and lightning combo of Daniel Hishaw and Devil Neal should be too much for Okie State to handle with Jason Bean again running the offense with efficiency, throwing when it opens up, letting his running game dominate the game. I also like the KU defense to disrupt Alan Bowman and the OSU offense. I’ll take Kansas in a relatively easy win.
Kansas 42, Oklahoma State 21.
Andy Mitts
Any time Kansas goes on the road, I'm worried. This is a team that plays significantly better at home than on the road, and in past seasons I wouldn't be too optimistic. But this rushing attack is electric for Kansas, and Oklahoma State struggles with defending outside rushes. That's exactly where Kansas like to rush the most, and so I expect Neal to have a pretty big game here (120+ yards).
But I think the underrated point here is the defense. Oklahoma State has not handled pressure well, and the Jayhawks have been good at bringing pressure this season. Alan Bowman is finally THE guy, but he still hasn't faced the kind of pressure this defensive line can bring. Give me 4+ sacks and 2 turnovers for a big defensive day.
Kansas 35, Oklahoma State 20.
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