Game Notes: Cowboys Host Baylor for Homecoming

Saturday, October 19

Stillwater, OK

3:00 PM CT

Oklahoma State University

Baylor

Tickets

Image Taken At Oklahoma State Cowboy Football vs. Kansas State Wildcats, Saturday, September 28, 2019, Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK. Courtney Bay/OSU Athletics

October 14, 2019 | Cowboy Football

Complete Notes

The Basics
The Oklahoma State football team (4-2 overall; 1-2 Big 12) returns to Boone Pickens Stadium to host No. 18/18 Baylor (6-0 overall; 3-0 Big 12) Saturday at 3 p.m. The game is part of America's Greatest Homecoming in Stillwater and marks the fourth time in the past five home games that OSU has faced a ranked opponent.

Get Your Tickets
Season tickets and single-game tickets are available at okstate.com/tickets or by calling the OSU ticket office at 877-ALL-4-OSU. Fans interested in tickets can also text the OSU ticket office at 877-255-4678. With season ticket prices starting at $300 and four home games remaining, it is still a better deal to purchase a season ticket than to buy each game individually. Purchasing a season ticket is also the only way to attend the Bedlam game. Single-game tickets for this Saturday start at $100.

On the Air
The game will be televised by FOX with Tim Brando, Spencer Tillman and Coley Harvey on the call. The contest will also be carried live on the Cowboy Radio Network, with Dave Hunziker handling play-by-play, John Holcomb providing analysis and Robert Allen reporting from the sideline. Fans outside of the Cowboy Radio Network can listen to the OSU broadcast for free through TuneIn Radio or the TuneIn Radio app.

In the Rankings
Oklahoma State is not ranked this week. Entering 2019, OSU had reached the top 15 of the AP poll at some point in 10 of the past 11 seasons. OSU had also seen a top 10 ranking in the AP poll at some point in eight of the past 11 seasons. Baylor is ranked No. 18 in both the AP and coaches polls, marking the Bears' highest ranking in both polls since the 2016 season.

The Series
Saturday's game marks the 38th meeting between Oklahoma State and Baylor, with the series dating back to 1914. The 2019 season also marks the 24th consecutive year the teams have met. OSU owns a 20-17 all-time series advantage, including a 13-5 advantage in games played in Stillwater. OSU has won 17 of the past 23 matchups with Baylor, including 12 of the past 13 games in Stillwater. Coach Mike Gundy is 8-6 in his career against Baylor, while Baylor coach Matt Rhule is 1-1 in his career against the Cowboys.

Noting the Cowboys in Homecoming Games
Oklahoma State owns an all-time record of 54-36-7 in Homecoming games. The Cowboys have won four straight and 10 of their past 12 on Homecoming.

Homecoming Activities
Homecoming is a big deal at Oklahoma State and is referred to as "America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration." This year's Homecoming theme is "As the World Turns Orange." For a full list of activities, visit the OSU Alumni Association website, orangeconnection.org, but below is an abbreviated look at some of the events planned for the week:

Sunday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. - Orange Fountain Dyeing at Edmon Low Library Fountain; Sign Competition from 2-5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 14 from 5-7 p.m. - Homecoming tailgate for OSU students at Kerr-Drummond Plaza
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6-8 p.m. - Harvest Carnival and Chili Cook-Off at the Payne County Expo Center
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 5-7 p.m. - Hester Street Painting between Morrill and Athletic Avenues
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 9 p.m. - Orange Reflection at OSU residence halls
Friday, Oct. 18 from 5:30-9 p.m. - Walkaround in the Greek Neighborhood, then Homecoming & Hoops inside Gallagher-Iba Arena at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. - Sea of Orange Parade on Main Street

Oklahoma State from a Distance
Coming off an open week, Oklahoma State is 4-2 overall and 1-2 in Big 12 play. The story of the season so far has been the emergence of Heisman Trophy candidate Chuba Hubbard, who leads the nation in nearly every statistical rushing category, including rushing yards, rushing yards per game, all-purpose yards, yards after contact (via Pro Football Focus), yards per carry (min. 120) and more. Hubbard's 182.3 rushing yards per game average is 44.6 yards per game more than the 137.7 yards per game averaged by second-place J.K. Dobbins of Ohio State. For perspective, the spread between first place and second place is larger than the spread between second place and 33rd place. Hubbard's rushing yards through six games are better than three of the past four running backs to win the Heisman, and his yards per carry total is better than all four. OSU is far from one-dimensional, as wide receiver Tylan Wallace is also making a case to repeat as a first team All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist, if not more. Wallace is fifth nationally with 703 receiving yards this season and he has more yards, catches and touchdowns now than he did through six games last season. Defensively, the Cowboys have held their past two opponents to a combined 3-of-26 (11.54%) on third down tries. That ranks No. 1 in the FBS over the past three weeks. Linebackers Amen Ogbongbemiga and Malcolm Rodriguez have been the individual standouts, as both rank among the top five tacklers in the Big 12.

An Oklahoma State Win Would...
• Make it 8-2 in its past 10 games vs. opponents ranked in the top 25 of the AP poll.
• Improve the Cowboys to 13-1 in their last 14 games played against Baylor in Stillwater.
• Improve it to 18-6 in its past 24 overall games vs. Baylor.
• Improve Mike Gundy's career record vs. Baylor to 9-6.
• Improve it to 30-12 in its past 42 games overall and 44-17 in its past 61 games overall.
• Make it 5-2 or better through seven games for the 11th time in the Mike Gundy era.
• Improve Mike Gundy's record in Big 12 games to 74-50.
• Improve it to 55-29 in Big 12 Conference games since 2010.

Notable Streaks and Trends Entering the Game
• OSU is 18-7 in its past 25 games decided by fewer than 10 points.
• OSU has scored on its opening drive in 10 of its past 15 games.
• OSU has won 23 of its past 24 games when leading at halftime, dating back to Sept. 17, 2016.
• Matt Ammendola has made 37 of his past 43 field goal attempts, and 39 of his past 46 tries.
• OSU has had at least one 100-yard receiver in 17 of its past 24 games.
• OSU has had a 100-yard rusher in 22 of its past 33 games.
• OSU has outrushed its opponent in 23 of its past 33 games and in 25 of its past 36 games.
• OSU has forced a turnover in 40 of its past 46 games and in 49 of the past 56 games, dating to 2015.
• Dating back to 2005, OSU is 36-2 when not committing a turnover.
• Dating back to 2008, OSU is 58-6 when winning the turnover battle.
• OSU has won three straight overtime games.
• Dillon Stoner has at least one catch in each of his past 31 games.
• Tylan Wallace has at least one receiving touchdown in nine of his past 12 games,
• Chuba Hubbard has rushed for at least 100 yards in eight of his past 10 games. He has rushed for 200 in three of six games this season, and he has a rushing touchdown in every game.
• Jordan McCray has at least one catch in 23 of his past 25 games.
• OSU has won 66 consecutive games when holding its opponent to fewer than 20 points, dating back to Sept. 13, 2003 – the longest active streak in the nation.