Oklahoma State Cowboys Future Odds
Defense Returns Just 2 Starters From Last Season
Oklahoma State had a great start to the 2022 NCAAF season. But the Cowboys had a dreadful finish to the year, winding up a disappointing 7-6 overall, including a loss in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl to Wisconsin. That’s probably not what Oklahoma State was thinking after a 6-1 starts. But the Cowboys lost four of their final five regular season games. The Oklahoma State Cowboys future odds show a team expected to play more like it did in the second half of the season last year.
Oklahoma State Cowboys At A Glance
| Odds to Win | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
| National Championship | +250000 | +25000 |
| Conference | +6000 | +4000 |
| Regular Season Win Total | 6.5 (o-105, u-125) | 6.5 (o-115, u-115) |
| To Make Playoffs (if applicable) | N/A | N/A |
Cowboys Need to Wrangle Up Defensive Standouts
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have had a winning season every year since Mike Gundy’s first year in 2005. The Cowboys need the defense to come together in a hurry if the winning streak is going to continue. With just two defensive starters back, the Cowboys have plenty of unknowns heading into the season. The offense isn’t set in stone yet, either.
The quarterback battle will likely be between Michigan transfer Alan Bowman and Garret Rangel, who saw playing time last year. Bowman had several good seasons with Texas Tech before he transferred to Michigan. But in two years with the Wolverines he threw just 11 passes. He may have the upper hand over Rangel.
Leading rusher Dominic Richardson transferred elsewhere, leaving Jaden Nixon and Ollie Gordon as the two returners with the most experience. Oklahoma State didn’t rush much, however, as Richardson had 543 yards.
The receivers will be good. Leading receiver Brennan Presley is back and will be joined by transfers De’Zhaun Stribling (51 receptions, 602 yards, Washington State) and Arland Bruce IV, from Iowa.
The Cowboys were active in the transfer portal on defense and have some talented players. But they do lack depth and may not have solid players to be effective. Bryant Nardo is moving from Division II Gannon University to run the team’s 3-3-5 defense.
Collin Oliver is expected to move to linebacker after dominating from his defensive end position the past two seasons. Tackle Justin Kirkland transferred in from Utah Tech and a pair of Tulsa transfers, defensive end Anthony Goodlow and linebacker Justin Wright could step right in.
The secondary features All-Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year Kendal Daniels. Korie Black and Cam Smith are decent cornerbacks and a lot of the other positions will be determined during practice.
National Championship Odds: Highly unlikely
The Cowboys were +8000 a season ago and didn’t sniff the NCAAF playoffs. Now, the Oklahoma State Cowboys future odds are +25000. There are just too many questions for Oklahoma State to consider the Cowboys as longshots.
Conference Odds: Big 12 Conference is Brutal
The Cowboys were one of the favorites last season season at odds of +700. For the first half of the season Oklahoma State looked like a decent college football betting choice. However, the team’s big collapse came down the stretch. The team has gotten a little bit of respect among bettors, who have moved the Oklahoma State Cowboys future odds from +6000 to +4000.
The conference slate is going to be tough, although it could be a lot tougher. Although the Cowboys miss Texas, Baylor, Texas Tech and TCU they still have Oklahoma and Kansas State. But for a 12 schedule, it’s actually not all that bad for the Cowboys. The team may finish higher in the Big 12 Conference college football standings than last year. But it’s doubtful it finishes on top.
Regular Season Wins: Seven Wins is Definitely Doable For Cowboys
After seeing last year’s win total at 8.5, the Cowboys now face a win total of 6.5. A relatively easy schedule gives the Cowboys a pretty good chance to go over the total. The non-conference slate isn’t bad at all, with Central Arkansas, Arizona State and South Alabama. The game at Arizona State should be the toughest of the three.
The conference opener at Iowa State won’t be an easy game. The Cowboys then have a bye before welcoming Kansas State and Kansas on back-to-back weeks. Oklahoma State travels to West Virginia and returns home to host Cincinnati and Oklahoma. The first two games are winnable, while the Sooners may be a little too tough. The Cowboys visit UCF and Houston and return home to host BYU. Oklahoma State should be able to split the two road games and get the best of BYU.
If the Cowboys get decent play at quarterback, a seven-win season looks to be about right. If things fall the Cowboys’ way, eight wins is a possibility. But that’s probably the best case scenario.
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