Over/Under: Five Thoughts on Oklahoma State's Season Opener Against South Dakota State
STILLWATER – The start of the 2024 season is FINALLY here as Oklahoma State kicks things off at home against South Dakota State on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT.
Now that I’m back full-time with Pokes Report, we’re bringing back a popular series, Over/Under.
After reading through the article, we ask that you drop a comment below to give your thoughts on if the Pokes will go over/under on each of the topics. Even though it’s Over/Under, much like Vegas, you can choose to push a topic if you feel it won’t be over or under.
Over/Under two rushing touchdowns for Ollie Gordon
The reigning Doak Walker Award winner, Ollie Gordon, is itching to get things going this season against the Jack Rabbits. OGII posted three games last season with three or more rushing touchdowns, four against West Virginia, three against Houston and five against BYU. He also posted two games with two touchdowns, Cincinnati and Oklahoma.
Over/Under 250 passing yards for Alan Bowman
Bowman posted seven games in his first season in 2023 with 250+ plus yards, with 278 against Iowa State, 336 against Kansas, 286 against Cincy, 334 against OU, 348 against Houston, 321 against BYU and 402 against Texas A&M in the bowl game. He also threw for 250 against Texas in the Big 12 title game.
Bowman’s more comfortable with the playbook and the team going into his second season.
Over/Under one turnover created by the Cowboy defense
The Jackrabbits had just five interceptions and eight lost fumbles in 2023, with the starting quarterback Mark Gronowski, who threw the five picks. The Cowboys recovered 11 fumbles and picked off 15 passes in 2023.
Over/Under 12 tackles for Nick Martin
Martin led the Cowboys in 2023 with 140 total tackles, 83 of which were solo stops. His 140 tackles for 35 more than the next closest Cowboy defender and his 83 solo stops were 21 more than the next Cowboy as well.
Over/Under 60 yards per kickoff for Logan Ward
Ward was solid in 2023 for the Pokes as he had 85 total kickoffs for an average of 62.5 yards per kick. 43 of those kicks went for touchbacks. With another offseason under his belt, can Ward improve on last year’s numbers?