The Oklahoma State Cowboys are hitting the road again this weekend, heading to Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, for a pivotal Big 12 matchup against the Kansas State Wildcats. After a gut‑wrenching walk‑off loss to Iowa State last week, the Cowboys are eager to get back into the win column and keep pace in the conference race.
Game details
When: Noon Saturday, Nov. 7
Where: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS
TV: TNT/HBO Max
Radio: 96.1 KXXY and The Varsity Sports Network
Oklahoma State record: 5‑3 overall, 3‑2 in the Big 12
Kansas State record: 4‑4 overall, 1‑4 in the Big 12
Recent performance
Oklahoma State entered last weekend’s game against Iowa State with a promising offensive outlook. Coach Eric Morris’s scheme has shown the ability to move the ball effectively, ranking third nationally with an average of 529.6 total yards per game and 338.8 passing yards per game. However, the defense struggled to contain the Cyclones in the final minute, allowing a game‑winning field goal by Kyle Konrardy as time expired.
Kansas State, meanwhile, arrives on a two‑game skid after losses to Arizona State and Colorado. Their most recent defeat came in overtime against a resilient opponent, highlighting both the Wildcats’ defensive strengths and offensive inconsistencies.
Statistical match‑up
The Wildcats boast a top‑10 passing defense, surrendering just 151.9 passing yards per game. Their run defense, however, is a concern, ranking 103rd nationally by allowing 166.1 rushing yards per game. Oklahoma State’s ground game averages 190.9 rushing yards per game, placing the Cowboys 30th in the nation and offering a potential advantage against Kansas State’s weaker run defense.
Both teams feature high‑powered offenses, but the Cowboys’ ability to generate big plays through the air could be the deciding factor against a Wildcats secondary that has excelled at limiting passing yards.
What to watch
- Whether Oklahoma State can translate its aerial firepower into points before Kansas State’s defense tightens.
- How the Cowboys’ defense adjusts after the Iowa State collapse, especially in the red‑zone.
- Kansas State’s effort to bounce back from its recent overtime loss and stop the Cowboys’ rushing attack.
With conference standings tightening, this game carries significant implications for both programs. A win would give Oklahoma State momentum heading into the final stretch of the season, while Kansas State hopes to halt its slide and re‑ignite its campaign.
Looking ahead
After Saturday’s showdown, the Cowboys will look to finish the regular season strong and position themselves for a potential bowl invitation. Kansas State will aim to reverse its fortunes and climb out of the lower tier of the Big 12.
Original reporting: KOCO Sports (Oklahoma City) — read the source article.
