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Oklahoma State vs South Dakota State Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
6 hours ago
Oh will this be fun.
Don’t just blow this off as a typical FBS vs FCS game. Coming off two straight national titles, South Dakota State might once again be the best team in the FCS.
It didn’t play an FBS team last year, but it has the team, the talent, and the style to potentially give Oklahoma State fits.
The Jackrabbits have won 29 straight games with the last loss coming to Iowa to open the 2022 season.
Oklahoma State vs South Dakota State Preview
Oklahoma State vs South Dakota State How to Watch Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 Game Time: 2:00 pm ET Venue: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK How to Watch: ESPN+ 2023 Records: Oklahoma State (10-4), South Dakota State (15-0) - Week 1 Schedule, Predictions
Why South Dakota State Will Win
What does South Dakota State do so well? It keeps things moving.
The ground game and O line are strong enough to set up easy third down opportunities. The best in the nation on third down conversions and cranking up first downs, the team has the line in place to power away.
Oklahoma State struggled last year agains the run. The pass rush should be fine and the linebackers are terrific, but the front is about to have a long day.
Why Oklahoma State Will Win
So how do handle what South Dakota State is bringing? You have to crank up the offense fast.
The Jackrabbits outscored teams 134 to 26 in the first quarters of games and never allowed more than 21 points all season.
Oklahoma State is the Power Four program, and this is where it has to act like it. Blast away with the ground game, utilize the loaded offensive line to get pounding, and rely on the terrific receiving corps to control the tempo and keep everything moving.
Basically … score.
Oklahoma State vs South Dakota State: Who Will Win
This will be a hard-fought game to pay a ton of attention to.
Is Oklahoma State jacked for this, or will it go into one of its strange funks right out of the gate?
It struggled to get by Central Arkansas last year in a 27-13 win, and battled with Missouri State 23-16 to open the 2021 campaign. This will be like that, but it’ll be a Cowboy win. It’ll earn it.
Oklahoma State vs South Dakota State Prediction, Betting Lines
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