National television on ABC and for all those that say there is nothing on the line then try to explain that to either of these teams. Oklahoma State could still get to nine wins. OU needs to get one to keep a very long bowl streak alive.

Here comes Iowa State and the Cowboys are back at home badly needing to rebound off an 0-for-2 in Kansas. Improvement needed on both sides of the ball.

Oklahoma State in the past has had to bring their own atmosphere but welcome to the new Kansas where the Jayhawks are looking to kick your butt and become bowl eligible.

Texas has been a good Homecoming opponent for Oklahoma State in the past. Okay, one time in 2018 but the Cowboys are 1-0 vs. Texas on Homecoming.

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy has made good on his promise after the debacle with Central Michigan in 2016. The officials on Thursday night are from the ACC.

Oklahoma State is in the Big 12 Championship Game giving us another game to improve our red hot picks against the spread. We believe the Cowboys are as rock solid as our predictions.