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In a highly anticipated top-25 matchup, the 18th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys will hit the road to take on the 20th-ranked Houston Cougars on Saturday night at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. The game is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) and will be televised on FOX, with streaming options available.
How to Watch
For viewers without cable, the game can be streamed live on several platforms. FuboTV and DirecTV each offer a free trial, while SlingTV provides a low introductory rate. Additionally, the ESPN, FOX One Bundle is available for $39.99 per month, which includes all ESPN channels, FS1, FS2, BTN, local FOX stations, FOX News, and FOX Sports.
Matchup Preview
Oklahoma State enters the game on a four-game winning streak, including a 39-31 upset over then-No. 6 Oregon in Week 2. Quarterback Drew Menstemaker, a transfer from North Texas, has been impressive, throwing for over 300 yards in each of the last four games. He has completed 76.6% of his passes, averaged 339 yards per game, and thrown 10 touchdowns with just one interception during the streak. The Cowboys have also shown resilience, scoring 17 fourth-quarter points to break a tie in their 42-28 win over UCF.
Houston, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from its only loss of the season, a 28-26 defeat at then-No. 13 Texas Tech where a late two-point conversion attempt fell short. Since then, the Cougars have won three straight, including a 35-16 victory over Kansas State last week. In that game, quarterback Conner Weigman connected with tight end Patrick Overmyer for all four of his touchdown passes, and the Houston ground game added 233 rushing yards.
Key Analysis
This game marks Oklahoma State's toughest Big 12 test so far, as they put their win streak on the line against a Houston team that has proven it can compete with ranked opponents. The Cowboys' high-powered offense, led by Menstemaker, will face a Cougars defense that has allowed just 16 points in its last game. Conversely, Houston's balanced attack, featuring the Weigman-to-Overmyer connection and a strong running game, will challenge an Oklahoma State defense that has been opportunistic during its win streak. The outcome could have significant implications for the Big 12 standings.
Originally reported by pennlive.