- Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS
- Broadcast: SEC Network
- Point Spread: Bulldogs (+3.5)
- Total Points Over/Under: 45.5
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The Oklahoma Sooners (3-3) are set to travel to Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-2). The Sooners are entering this game as 3.5-point favorites, with a total points line of 45.5.
This season, the Oklahoma Sooners come in with a record of 3-3. In their previous game, they faced the Kentucky Wildcats and suffered a defeat with a score of 21-13. In that match, the Sooners rushed the ball 31 times, accumulating 76 yards, which averages to 2.5 yards per attempt. At the end of the game, they ran a total of 72 plays, amassing 346 yards. Oklahoma allowed 21 completions out of 28 passes, totaling 158 yards, resulting in a 75.0% completion rate. Defensively, the Sooners gave up 72 rushing yards on 26 attempts, averaging 2.8 yards per carry.
This season, the Sooners have racked up a total of 1,869 yards. Offensively, Oklahoma has scored 9 touchdowns through the air and 3 on the ground, while turning the ball over 14 times. The team has earned 99 first downs and committed 37 penalties totaling 307 yards. On average, they are gaining 92.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 136th in Division 1. Scoring-wise, the Oklahoma Sooners put up an average of 21.3 points per game.
In terms of passing defense, Oklahoma has yielded 908 yards this season, ranking them 4th in Division 1. They allow an average of 151.3 passing yards per game and maintain a completion percentage against of 58.8%. Overall, the Sooners are giving up 260.7 yards per game, putting them at 5th nationally. They have allowed 6 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns, giving up 3.3 yards per carry and averaging 109.3 rushing yards allowed per game. This season, they have conceded a total of 656 rushing yards over 6 games. In terms of scoring defense, the Sooners are ranked 30th in Division 1, allowing 18.2 points per game.
The Bulldogs enter this matchup with a 4-2 record. In their last game, they faced a tough opponent in the LSU Tigers, losing by a considerable margin of 31-0. The Bulldogs finished that game with 291 yards on 68 plays, averaging 4.3 yards per play. In the running department, they managed 170 yards on 42 attempts, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Defensively, Mississippi State allowed 90 rushing yards on 31 carries, averaging 2.9 yards per carry, and their pass defense allowed an 81.6% completion rate, giving up 289 yards on 31 of 38 passing attempts.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulldogs average 32.5 points per game, ranking them 48th in college football. They have a total offense of 454.3 yards per game, placing them 22nd nationally. The Bulldogs have committed 47 penalties leading to 424 yards, ranking them 44th in college football for penalties. This season, they’ve thrown 5 interceptions and allowed opponents to recover 3 fumbles, recording 148 first downs. They have accumulated 1,667 passing yards with an average of 277.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 22nd in the NCAA. Their ground attack averages 176.5 rushing yards per game, with a season total of 1,059 yards.
On the defensive side, Mississippi State has allowed 688 rushing yards this season, averaging 114.7 yards allowed per game, including 5 rushing touchdowns. Furthermore, they have given up 13 passing touchdowns along with 264.8 passing yards per game, ranking 127th in Division 1. They have conceded a total of 171 points this season. Their defense has recorded 3 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions this year. With 415 plays run against them, they rank 55th in Division 1 in defensive plays. Presently, the Bulldogs are allowing an average of 28.5 points per game, putting them 111th nationally.
Who will come out on top in this Sooners vs Bulldogs matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose the Sooners -3.5
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