Las Vegas and On-line Wagering Outlets Don't See Oklahoma State as a Football Favorite

Better to be flying under the radar pre-season.

Meh, we haven't even been through a spring practice period yet, not to mention another round of portal moves after the Spring period is over!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So do I understand this? If I could place a legal bet that pays off properly on Colorado for $20 to make the CFP, I get a $1,000 payoff if they pull it off? And what's the other 2,000 point deal on CU for example?

I'm guessing that the odds makers are looking at the schedules, and not at the personnel - everybody has good players.

The absence of OU and UT from the schedule automatically makes everybody near the top one or two games better. It is definitely different looking down the list and trying to factor wins/losses with so many new teams.

we'd better open humming on all cylinders with our schedule or their predictions could be true before October.

I think we would be better than Iowa State, but not sure if we have the talent to win more than 8 games compared to the talent of the teams ranked higher. Our play calling is weak. Our pass coverage is lacking. Our O-line is experienced, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are good enough to make the holes for the run game or to protect a mediocre passer for long enough. I think the odds makers got this right. I'm impressed with our receivers and RB, but after that, do we have enough talent? Not sure about Nardo, and I am sure about Dunn not being in the right coaching position. That's why I have a hard time seeing Cowboys finishing in top tier. A good season would be OSU finishing behind UA and Utah. No miracles until somehow the recruiting bribery money goes to a new level. My focus next season will not be on the standings, it will be enjoying what should be spectacular plays by the receivers, and a Heisman candidate RB. Hope to see Flores play some at least in pre-conference games. I think Rangel moves out during the next portal opening.

Zen said:

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I think we would be better than Iowa State, but not sure if we have the talent to win more than 8 games compared to the talent of the teams ranked higher. Our play calling is weak. Our pass coverage is lacking. Our O-line is experienced, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are good enough to make the holes for the run game or to protect a mediocre passer for long enough. I think the odds makers got this right. I'm impressed with our receivers and RB, but after that, do we have enough talent? Not sure about Nardo, and I am sure about Dunn not being in the right coaching position. That's why I have a hard time seeing Cowboys finishing in top tier. A good season would be OSU finishing behind UA and Utah. No miracles until somehow the recruiting bribery money goes to a new level. My focus next season will not be on the standings, it will be enjoying what should be spectacular plays by the receivers, and a Heisman candidate RB. Hope to see Flores play some at least in pre-conference games. I think Rangel moves out during the next portal opening.

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it doesn't appear that you watched any of last season.

Zen said:

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I think we would be better than Iowa State, but not sure if we have the talent to win more than 8 games compared to the talent of the teams ranked higher. Our play calling is weak. Our pass coverage is lacking. Our O-line is experienced, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are good enough to make the holes for the run game or to protect a mediocre passer for long enough. I think the odds makers got this right. I'm impressed with our receivers and RB, but after that, do we have enough talent? Not sure about Nardo, and I am sure about Dunn not being in the right coaching position. That's why I have a hard time seeing Cowboys finishing in top tier. A good season would be OSU finishing behind UA and Utah. No miracles until somehow the recruiting bribery money goes to a new level. My focus next season will not be on the standings, it will be enjoying what should be spectacular plays by the receivers, and a Heisman candidate RB. Hope to see Flores play some at least in pre-conference games. I think Rangel moves out during the next portal opening.

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Hard to portal out to a better school when you've never started.

Orangeheart72 said:

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Hard to portal out to a better school when you've never started.

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I get your point but Rangel did start against Kansas his freshman year, and in other games.....

The 18th-ranked Cowboys were blown out 37-16 by the Jayhawks. But those around the program left David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday encouraged by Rangel in his first start. Rangel earned the start with veteran Spencer Sanders sidelined due to a lingering shoulder injury. Sanders was in uniform on the sideline, but he did not participate in warmups.

2022: Played in four games and started three times while maintaining a redshirt ... Finished the year with 711 passing yards and four touchdowns, completing 59 of 115 pass attempts with five interceptions ... Despite his limited games, his passing yardage total ranked as the third-most among Power Five true freshmen, the eighth-most among FBS true freshmen and the most among Big 12 true freshmen

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Cowboys Open 2023 With 27-13 Win Over Central Arkansas

Oklahoma State used three quarterbacks, with Garret Rangel starting, followed by Michigan transfer Alan Bowman and Gunnar Gundy, the son of the coach. Rangel had the most yards passing, completing 10 of 15 attempts for 118 yards, while Gundy completed 7 of 9 passes for 106 yards and rushed for 16 yards.