Longhorns Week 8 Opponent Preview: Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Texas Longhorns will journey to Stillwater to face the Cowboys for a Week 8 matchup on Saturday. Texas leads the all-time collection 26-10 however has dropped 5 of the final seven conferences.

The final 5 matchups in opposition to the Cowboys have all been determined by a one-score sport, with the Cowboys profitable three of these conferences. This contains final yr’s demoralizing defeat that led to a six-game dropping streak. Touring to Stillwater begins the Longhorns’ gauntlet of a schedule remaining in Large 12 play.

Below head coach Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State made the Large 12 championship sport and likewise ended their season with a Fiesta Bowl win in opposition to Notre Dame. This season the Cowboys are 5-1 (2-1) and are coming off a heartbreaking additional time to defeat in opposition to TCU final week. 

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Oklahoma State Cowboys

2022 file: 5-1 (2-1 in Large 12)

Head coach: Mike Gundy

Gundy has had a profitable season at Oklahoma State in 16 out of his 17 seasons on the helm in Stillwater. Now in his 18th season, he’s the winningest head coach within the historical past of this system with 15 profession wins. In his tenure, Gundy has gained or shared the Large 12 title twice, together with making the Large 12 title sport final season. This season Oklahoma State is clearly within the operating for a Large 12 title. A win in opposition to the Longhorns Saturday could possibly be the distinction.

Offensive Scheme: Air Raid

Defensive Set: 4-2-5

Final season, Oklahoma State was center of the pack within the Large 12 offensively. A significant factor who has improved the offense this season is Redshirt Senior quarterback Spencer Sanders. He returns to the Cowboys as a preseason first-team All-Large 12 quarterback. Thus far this season the Cowboys are averaging 45.3 factors a sport rating second within the Large 12. Sanders is a principal purpose why as he has 1,639 yards via the air with 13 touchdowns. 

Offensive Starters:

QB Spencer Sanders

RB Dominic Richardson

WR-X Braydon Johnson

WR-Z Jayden Bray

WR-Slot Brennan Presley

TE Braden Cassity

LT Caleb Etienne

LG Cole Birmingham

C Preston Wilson

RG Hunter Woodard

RT Jake Springfield

The 2021 Cowboys had been identified for his or her elite protection, rating first within the Large 12 in fewest complete yards (297.9). That elite defensive pedigree has taken successful in 2022 however the Cowboys stay elite up entrance. Additionally they have new defensive coordinator Derek Mason from Auburn.

The Cowboys’ line of defense of scrimmage dominated the convention final yr rating first in sacks with 55. This season the Cowboys are tied for first in sacks with Kansas at 17. Oklahoma State might want to get strain up entrance to decelerate the Longhorns explosive offense. 

Projected defensive starters:

DE Brock Martin

DT Sione Asi

DT Brenden Evers

Edge Colin Oliver

LB Xavier Benson

LB Mason Cobb

CB Korie Black

CB Jabbar Muhammad

S Thomas Harper

S Jayson Taylor II

S Kendall Daniels

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