Predictions for Okie State Game

[bulldogsmsu]

MSU 34 Okie St. 28

In my opinion we should be able to have success running the ball and slowing down the game just enought to get the win. I am worried about Josh Stewart, but I think we will be able to get just enough pressure to keep him somewhat contained. Offensive line for OSU is now down to (2) returning starters. As long as we don't turn the ball over and slow the game down I think we can wear them down. All our players have been hearing is how great OSU is, and I think they will come out ready to prove something. Just my prediction, lets hear them!

[Rick Danko]

State 35 OK State 31.

Russell has over 300 passing and LDP breaks 100 rushing with one long run included (50 or more yards). Throw in some Robinson up the middle pounding to control the LOS and its a good day for the dogs. Defense comes out with something to prove and a chip on their shoulder, hold OK State to 31 (impressive considering the scoring threat they are). 2 turnovers by our Defense with 1 late to seal the game.

Here's to optimism

[Political Hack]

Okie State - 37
State - 27

Whoever wins the red zone, wins the game. I like our chances but the DL is scaring me now and I'm a little worried we're going to try to be cute against Gundy on National TV instead of just being happy with a 3 yard and cloud of smoke offense.

I can't tell you how badly I hope I'm wrong.

[Jacksondevildog]

This is exactly what I've been worried about. We will try to match them offensively and sling the ball around too much. We will be kicking ourselves in the ass sunday morning because we should have run the ball more.
Okie State - 37
State - 27

Whoever wins the red zone, wins the game. I like our chances but the DL is scaring me now and I'm a little worried we're going to try to be cute against Gundy on National TV instead of just being happy with a 3 yard and cloud of smoke offense.

I can't tell you how badly I hope I'm wrong.

[Fader21]

2-0 state. :). No really 38-35 state

[SignalToNoise]

Cowboys - 41 Bulldogs 34

We piss away a chance to tie in the dying embers of the game.

[smootness]

State 40 - OSU 28

Welcome to the Collins era, errbody.

[bulldogsmsu]

I kind of have a fear of this as well. We do need to run run run.


This is exactly what I've been worried about. We will try to match them offensively and sling the ball around too much. We will be kicking ourselves in the ass sunday morning because we should have run the ball more.

[Coach34]

State 38 Okie Lite 30

We rack up some juice points and leave them sticky. Unlike the bowl game- we notice that we are having success in the run game and stick with it

[DawgInMemphis]

We run run run the ball and impose our will on them early and often, with a few play action passes and screens scattered in. We keep their offense off the field and wear their defense down. The game is close entering the third quarter before we begin pulling away as our stable of RB's begin grabbing big chunks of yards at a time and our D makes a few big plays. We control the clock and play old man style football. Good State - 38, Bad State 24.

Or, we try to play Big 12 football and throw, throw, throw and before we know it we've lost by 14.

[The Croom Diaries]

28-27 Dawgs.

[FISHDAWG]

MSU-35
OSU-28 ..... I don't buy into the preseason hype about the cowpokes .... I also think we win the time of possession

[bocfarm]

38-23 OSU

Just don't have a good feeling ab this one, one of the best wr core in the country vs a very inexperienced db core. We'll get better over the course of the yr but this one will be tough

[ShotgunDawg]

With Veazey's ridiculous prediction this morning, the other predictions on this board, and the inconsistent predictions by the media, I have come to one conclusive fact: NO HAS ANY FREAKING CLUE WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THIS GAME, AND, IF THEY SAY THEY DO, I CALL BULLSHIT AND SAY THEY ARE LYING!

3-2 MSU wins.

[mic]

We play great Defense in the red zone.. lots of FG's .. and they score late to make it closer than it looks..
MSU- 34
OSU- 30

[RunDog26]

OKState - 42
MState - 24

I will believe we can pressure the QB and make TFL when I see it. Until then...

[smootness]

38-23 OSU

Just don't have a good feeling ab this one, one of the best wr core in the country vs a very inexperienced db core. We'll get better over the course of the yr but this one will be tough

It's been pointed out before, but our DBs are really not extremely inexperienced as a group. Love played extensively, and Calhoun played more than most think. Jay Hughes played a lot, and obviously Whitley is as experienced as it gets. They are mostly new starters, but they've all been through battles on the highest level.

[Political Hack]

With Veazey's ridiculous prediction this morning, the other predictions on this board, and the inconsistent predictions by the media, I have come to one conclusive fact: NO HAS ANY FREAKING CLUE WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THIS GAME, AND, IF THEY SAY THEY DO, I CALL BULLSHIT AND SAY THEY ARE LYING!

3-2 MSU wins.

True, and that's why you don't wager on week one games.

[Dawg Tired]

I have a feeling the Cowboy defense won't have an answer for Dak Prescott. OSU will score points, but the Good Guys will take the momentum and control the game emotionally. A few key forced fumbles will kill the morale of the orange and black. With all that said, I believe the score won't do justice to the final product.

38-27 Dawgs.

[BhamDawg]

37-31 Dawgs

[bulldogsmsu]

You can also get really good lines on some games week 1.

Louisville @-20.5 against Ohio. You know they have to run the score up for style points this year.
Alabama @-20 vs Va. Tech. They always come out the first game prepared.
South Carolina @-12.5 vs UNC. Clowny going to go nuts! USC wins by 21 or more.

Those are my 3 picks of the week.
I also like Florida to cover.



True, and that's why you don't wager on week one games.

[Coach34]

What did Veazey predict this morning?

[Vandownbytheriver]

OSU 42 State 27. The way we finished last year has me having little hope.

[Political Hack]

I think VZ predicted a blow out score. I didn't see it but someone told me about it this morning. I can understand that prediction though.

I think betting in week one is more of a coin flip than other weeks. After having games to watch and data to look at, I like my odds better betting against the general public. I don't gamble on games regularly though, but I have in the past.

[bocfarm]

The wise guys love OSU to cover and cover easily in this one fwiw

[smootness]

I think he predicted 41-14.

I can understand the prediction that we give up 41. I can't at all understand the prediction that we only score 14. That would be a massive disappointment. We scored 17 on LSU and only scored fewer than 14 against Bama and A&M. OSU's defense is neither of those, and our offense should be better this year.

ETA: OSU gave up 14 or fewer points in 5 games last year - Savannah St, Kansas (in a monsoon), Iowa St, TCU, and Purdue in the bowl game. I feel confident we can do better than that.

[bocfarm]

It's been pointed out before, but our DBs are really not extremely inexperienced as a group. Love played extensively, and Calhoun played more than most think. Jay Hughes played a lot, and obviously Whitley is as experienced as it gets. They are mostly new starters, but they've all been through battles on the highest level.

OSU has 7-8 very talented WR's they can and will rotate. Gonna be tough for our guys to keep up imo

[smootness]

OSU has 7-8 very talented WR's they can and will rotate. Gonna be tough for our guys to keep up imo

Uh, I didn't say how our DBs will perform against OSU because I don't know. I was simply saying I don't think calling them 'very inexperienced' is exactly accurate.

[Pollodawg]

Said it before, and I will say it again, if we don't crack twenty, the entire offense staff needs to be gone. See ya. Having said that, this is a game I have a good feeling about. I feel like we restore some pride in this one, and State moves forward with a victory, a hard fought one, but a win none-the-less.

[blacklistedbully]

37-24 MSU. We send a message. We're back!

[deltadawg99]

38-31 dogs

[msstate7]

With Veazey's ridiculous prediction this morning, the other predictions on this board, and the inconsistent predictions by the media, I have come to one conclusive fact: NO HAS ANY FREAKING CLUE WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THIS GAME, AND, IF THEY SAY THEY DO, I CALL BULLSHIT AND SAY THEY ARE LYING!

3-2 MSU wins.

Veazy is an idiot. He predicted ole miss to beat vandy and then later predicted vandy to beat Georgia. OM > Georgia lol

[msstate7]

My prediction is we win. Early in the game I predict Whitney gives some cowboy a concussion and sets the tone.

[bocfarm]

OSU has 7-8 very talented WR's they can and will rotate. Gonna be tough for our guys to keep up imo

Gotcha, I agree their not taking their first snaps but their no Banks/Slay and the guys behind them that will apparently rotate haven't played much at all.

[Coach34]

they can only play 4 WR's at a time

Our DL will give them problems- as SEC DL's usually do to Big 12 teams

[Bubb Rubb]

Can we run the ball? That's the key.

Things we know: Okie State will amass passing yardage. They will score points. They are almost a shoe-in to score 30 per game. We won't get a lot of pressure on their QBs because they get rid of the ball so quickly. They have experience on defense but their experience is that they give up points. Their safeties lead them in tackles, so they should be vulnerable to the run, which will make them vulnerable to the play-action pass.

We need to control the ball on offense, establish the run, beat them down up front. Later in the game hit them with play action. On defense we need to disguise coverage, hope for a mistake or two and capitalize on them.

I have a funny feeling we win this game, but it may just be gas. I felt like we would be blown out early, but I'm becoming increasingly optimistic.

State 34 OK State 31

[ckDOG]

OSU 35 - MSU 21

Unless our OL comes out an dominates, I have a feeling we are going to be cussing our offense after this game. I think our D plays great, but gets gassed by a lame offense. Of course, I hope I'm wrong.

[hailmari]

MS State 38 - OK State 32

We will get burnt on some plays, we will try to be too cute at times, but we will #swag.

Like others have said, we HAVE to run the clock and keep that offense off the field. Also, make that QB shit his pants during his first possession.. Light 'em up.

[Drugdog]

Dogs win 28-24.

[PMDawg]

41-31. Bad guys. I think with all the new WRs, Tyler's hangover from the last 2 games last year, and the departure of Banks and Slay that we will lose the turnover battle and that will cost us the game.

[HancockCountyDog]

SEC - 34
Big XII - 28

I just don't think enough people realize what our overall talent level is player 1 through player 85. If what Im hearing from people that know is true, this should be Mullen's best team, which shouldn't be surprising in year 5 of his tenure. That is what people are forgetting, its year 5 of Mullen's program. We can lose NFL players and pick up right where we left off. That couldn't happen when Croom was here or even when Jackie was here, but now with our redshirting program and Balis, the talent we will put on the field is going to surprise some people (Not everyone).

By about 5:30 pm cst, you will be hearing cowbells and chants of SEC! SEC! SEC!.

[Original48]

34-24..hope I'm wrong.

[maroonmania]

MSU 38 - OSU 37

Hey, being honest, I actually think we will lose but since it cost me nothing on a message board to predict an MSU win, why not go for it?

[Bullmutt]

MSU -38
OSU -35

Defense stops the run, brings enough pressure to not be overwhelmed by their passing game. Offense is efficient w/o being spectacular. Dawg special teams play big. Bell FG is the difference.

[rtdawg]

36-23 OSU.....Will be there cheering very hard that I'm wrong...

[Dawgface]

OSU 42 State 27. The way we finished last year has me having little hope.

I'm in your camp. Hope we are wrong too.

OSU 45 MSU 24

[Barking 13]

MSU -38
OSU -35

Defense stops the run, brings enough pressure to not be overwhelmed by their passing game. Offense is efficient w/o being spectacular. Dawg special teams play big. Bell FG is the difference.

I'm with this guy...

[Bothrops]

I hate to predict a defeat, but after watching some of their footage, I think they'll have little problem scoring early. Especially since our secondary is a new unit. They are very very quick and execute with ease. Nobody has time to rush the qb, because the ball gets released almost immediately. I just want to see us force some punts, esp in the first half and I'll come away impressed with the new D. I expect us to pass as much as rush. Tyler should be ready to redeem his last outing. But these guys play at warp speed. 45-28 OSU

[hacker]

MSU 41
OSU 38

[CadaverDawg]

Cowboys 34
CowCollege 21

[KennyPowers2]

MSU 31 OSU 28, we win TOP big time and get the win. Guys im strong about my strategy against a team built like OSU. You have to keep their offense on the bench drinking ****ing capri suns or whatever pussies in the big 12 drink. We need to heavily win time of possession to win this game. We cannot get into a shoot out with them, and the reason is because les can't call worth a damn. I have been against him for a long time. If we run the ball and stick to it then their wonderful receiving corp will be sitting on the bench most of the time. I think our entire team will be improved from last year. If our strategy and play calling gets right we win this game. If it does not then we have a long season ahead of us.

ETA: follow blueprint for the Florida win in the swamp.

[onetl]

MSU 31 Pokes 28

[Political Hack]

that guy with the really weird haircut on Fox (randy cross maybe?) predicted us as the big upset this week. Threw out some perks to Tyler Russell.

[Saltydog]

nt

[Barking 13]

that guy with the really weird haircut on Fox (randy cross maybe?) predicted us as the big upset this week. Threw out some perks to Tyler Russell.

I didn't see it, but I almost don't believe it. He has NEVER given MSU any kind of respect, whatsoever.. I hate that guy. Was this SEC Gridiron live?

[FISHDAWG]

I know ... I was watching and wondered where that came from - however, the guy usually speaks his mind and was pretty close on his predicts last year

[Kvanderlip]

What do I know ? There will be a fat grey haired guy in the 2nd row of section 108 with a maroon shirt on ringing his cowbell for 60 minutes.

What do I believe ? If we punt 5 or more time, we lose the game

What do I hope - That the 9 - 5 - 90 defensive mentality proves to be the controlling factor we all hope it can be.

MSU 38
OSU 31

[QuadrupleOption]

MSU 49, OSU 28

They're over-rated, we're under-rated. We're gonna whip that ass.

[Dare2Dv8]

45-34 MSU

[I seen it dawg]

44-36 us

[Coach 57]

34-24. Us! Pick 6 late.

[archdog]

I don't know why but 28-24 MSU.

[RougeDawg]

38-31 Dawgs