Murray State vs Oklahoma State Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The Murray State Racers visit the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, with the opening kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Murray State is 1-2 overall and 0-0 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference after beating Valparaiso 27-18, following losses to Middle Tennessee and Eastern Illinois. Oklahoma State is 1-1 overall and 0-0 in the Big 12 after beating Oregon 39-31, bouncing back from a 24-10 road loss to Tulsa. Build your bankroll with our free NCAAF picks.
Murray State Racers
Murray State has scored 55 points through three games while averaging 198.7 passing yards and 134 rushing yards per game. Collin Shannon has completed 39 of 63 passes for 405 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while Jim Ogle has added 191 yards and a touchdown. Tyrell Campbell leads the rushing attack with 213 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt. Trey Firestone has a team-high 154 receiving yards and a touchdown, with Dimitri Howard adding 122 yards.
The Racers have allowed 28 points per game after giving up 28 to Eastern Illinois, 38 to Middle Tennessee and 18 to Valparaiso. Murray State’s defense is led by Klayton Ingram with 22 tackles, while Jayden Walker and Dylan Rowsey have 18 apiece. Brooks Esplin has recorded an interception. Murray State will need more stops against an Oklahoma State offense coming off its best performance of the season against Oregon.
Injuries: No injuries to report.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oklahoma State has scored 49 points through two games while averaging 279 passing yards and 182 rushing yards per contest. Drew Mestemaker has completed 55 of 92 passes for 558 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. Caleb Hawkins leads the ground game with 189 yards and a touchdown on 41 attempts, while Mestemaker has added 112 yards and a score. Wyatt Young is the Cowboys’ top receiving threat with 13 catches for 205 yards and a touchdown, and Justin Bowick has 103 yards and a score.
The Cowboys have allowed 27.5 points per game after surrendering 24 to Tulsa and 31 to Oregon. Oklahoma State has recorded four sacks and one interception. Ethan Wesloski leads the defense with 16 tackles and half a sack, while Tate Romney has 14 tackles. Jaleel Johnson, Malik Charles and Keviyan Huddleston have one sack each. LaDainian Fields has the Cowboys’ interception. Kicker Sam Keltner has made all five of his field-goal attempts.
Injuries: TEs O. Hammond and D. Green are questionable with undisclosed injuries. OG J. Sexton (leg) is questionable.
Murray State vs Oklahoma State Prediction
Oklahoma State enters with momentum after scoring 39 points against Oregon, and the Cowboys have the stronger passing attack in this matchup. Mestemaker’s four interceptions are a concern, but Oklahoma State can reduce that risk by giving Hawkins more work against Murray State. The Racers have allowed 84 points across three games. Murray State has solid offensive weapons in Campbell and Firestone, but the Racers have already lost on the road to Middle Tennessee. Oklahoma State has more production through the air and a home-field advantage at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Cowboys will control the second half and pull away. Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma State Cowboys win, 41-10.
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