Cincinnati Bearcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, OK

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (+22.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58.5

Boone Pickens Stadium is the location where the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-5) will play the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-1) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Oklahoma State opens this matchup as 22.5-point dogs. The total comes in at 58.5.

The Cincinnati Bearcats come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 for this season. In their last game, the Bearcats took the field against the UCF Knights and earned the victory with a final of 20-11. In the running game, the Bearcats conceded 191 yards on 41 attempts, which is 4.7 yards per rush surrendered. Cincinnati surrendered 28 completions on 49 attempts for 222 yards, and a completion percentage of 57.1%. In the game, they had 48 plays which converted into 306 yards. The Cincinnati Bearcats ran the football 27 different times and accumulated 115 yards, which earned them an average of 4.3 yds per attempt.

The Bearcats have tallied 2,698 yards in total this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Cincinnati has amassed 16 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 4 times. Cincinnati has recorded 124 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 44 infractions for 413 yds. As a team they hold an average of 190.2 yards in the run game ranking this team at 36th in the country. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Cincinnati Bearcats hold an average of 36.0 points per contest.

When it comes to passing yards, the Bearcats have allowed 1,532 yds which has them sitting in 116th in college football. They have yielded 255.3 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 67.6%. During this campaign, they are granting 384.5 yards per game which has them ranked 87th in the nation. They have conceded 9 touchdowns by air as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.7 yards per running attempt and 129.2 yards on the ground per contest so far this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 775 yards via the running game in 6 games. The Bearcats are ranked 35th in the country in terms of team defense, conceding 19.2 PPG.

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The Cowboys head into this game 1-5 this season. The last time they took the field, the Cowboys took a defeat with a final score of 39-17 against the Houston Cougars. The Cowboys finished the contest with a total of 225 yds and they ran 51 plays (4.4 yds per play). Oklahoma State ran for 1.5 yds per attempt, finishing with 45 yards on 31 carries. Oklahoma State allowed 45 attempts on the ground for 166 yards (3.7 yds per rush). The Cowboys pass defense gave up a completion rate of 70.6%, relinquishing 319 yds on 24 for 34 through the air.

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Cowboys rank 130th in college football with 16.5 points per contest. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 300.7 yards per outing, which is good for 128th in the nation. The Oklahoma State offense has compiled 364 penalty yds on 39 violations, which ranks 57th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 4 picks while losing 1 fumbles and they have been able to earn 92 1st downs. For the season so far, the Cowboys currently have a total of 1,057 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 176.2 passing yards per outing, ranking them 115th in the nation. They are averaging 124.5 run yards per game and have run for 747 yards for this year.

Oklahoma State has surrendered a total of 1,063 yards rushing (177.2 yards per game) and 9 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have conceded 16 touchdowns through the air and 298.7 yards per outing, which has them in 133rd in the nation. In total, they have surrendered 220 total points. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 3 interceptions this season. The Cowboys defense has been on the field for 425 plays, which is good for 102nd in the country. The Cowboys are conceding 36.7 PPG, which puts them 129th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Bearcats/Cowboys college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bearcats -22.5

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