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The Texas A&M Aggies and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will square off in the Texas Bowl. The matchup is at 9:00 PM ET on December 27, 2023, and airs on ESPN.
The Cowboys are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), versus the Aggies (with an over/under of 53.5 points).
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Game Info for Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | -3.5 | -111 | -109 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -170 | +143 |
Texas A&M Pick Insights
- So far this season, Texas A&M has compiled a 6-5-1 record against the spread.
- Texas A&M has a 5-2 record against the spread this season when favored by 3.5 points or more.
- Seven of Texas A&M’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (58.3%).
Texas A&M Stats & Insights
- On defense, Texas A&M has been a top-25 unit, ranking ninth-best by surrendering only 295 yards per game. The offense ranks 53rd (403.8 yards per game).
- Texas A&M ranks 32nd in scoring defense this season (21.3 points allowed per game), but has been shining on offense, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 34.2 points per game.
- Texas A&M ranks 41st in passing yards this year (262.3 per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 188.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Texas A&M has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 18th-best by allowing only 106.7 per game. The Aggies rank 89th on offense (141.4 rushing yards per game).
- Texas A&M ranks 33rd in third-down conversion rate this year (43.9%), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with a 30.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With 11 forced turnovers (121st in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (24th in the FBS), Texas A&M’s -2-2 turnover margin ranks 82nd in college football.
Texas A&M’s Best Players
- Max Johnson has thrown for 1,452 yards (121 ypg) to lead Texas A&M, completing 62.1% of his passes and recording nine touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Amari Daniels, has carried the ball 97 times for 514 yards (42.8 per game), scoring five times.
- Le’Veon Moss has piled up 484 yards on 96 attempts, scoring five times.
- Ainias Smith has hauled in 53 receptions for 795 yards (66.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Evan Stewart has hauled in 38 receptions totaling 514 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jahdae Walker has been the target of 46 passes and hauled in 27 receptions for 453 yards, an average of 37.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Edgerrin Cooper, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up 9.5 sacks, 15 TFL and 78 tackles.
- Josh DeBerry has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 37 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and four passes defended to his name.
Oklahoma State Betting Insights
- Oklahoma State is 7-5-0 against the spread this year.
- Oklahoma State is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of Oklahoma State’s 12 games with a set total.
Oklahoma State Pick Insights
- Oklahoma State ranks 43rd in total yards per game (421.1), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 441.5 total yards conceded per contest.
- In terms of points scored Oklahoma State ranks 55th in the FBS (29.5 points per game), and it is 93rd on defense (29 points allowed per game).
- Oklahoma State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, allowing 267.5 passing yards per game, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 38th with 264.2 passing yards per contest.
- With 156.8 rushing yards per game on offense, Oklahoma State ranks 66th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 106th, allowing 174 rushing yards per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Oklahoma State is putting up a 37.3% third-down conversion percentage (80th-ranked). It ranks 102nd in the FBS on defense (42.2% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing 21 turnovers (21st in the FBS) and turning the ball over 19 times (86th in the FBS) this season, Oklahoma State owns the 45th-ranked turnover margin of +2.
Oklahoma State’s Best Players
- Alan Bowman has compiled 3,058 yards on 59.7% passing while recording 13 touchdown passes with 12 interceptions this season.
- Ollie Gordon has run for 1,613 yards on 258 carries so far this year while scoring 20 times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 37 catches, totaling 326 yards and one touchdown through the air.
- Jaden Nixon has collected 197 yards (on 50 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Brennan Presley’s 830 receiving yards (63.8 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 83 catches on 120 targets with six touchdowns.
- Rashod Owens has caught 53 passes and compiled 731 receiving yards (56.2 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Leon Johnson III has racked up 453 reciving yards (34.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Nickolas Martin, the team’s sack and tackle leader, has amassed six sacks, 12 TFL, 120 tackles, and two interceptions.
- Cameron Epps leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 30 tackles and four passes defended.
