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Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1) host UCF Knights (3-2) in a crucial Big 12 matchup following their dominant 41-24 win over West Virginia. Drew Mestemaker’s 389-yard performance and Caleb Hawkins' 180 rushing yards set the stage for Saturday's noon EDT kick. We analyze the offensive line's role against UCF's pass rush and the defensive impact of Ethan Wesloski.

Key players discussed include QB Drew Mestemaker, RB Caleb Hawkins, WR Wyatt Young, TE Terrence Lewis, and LB Ethan Wesloski. Topics cover matchup analysis, injury reports, special teams by kicker Sam Keltner, and predictions for the Cowboys' upcoming victory against the Knights.

Our experts predict Oklahoma State will defeat UCF with Mestemaker throwing for over 300 yards and Hawkins surpassing 150 rushing yards. We discuss turnover margins, time of possession, and how the Cowboys can maintain their fourth-place Big 12 standing.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines: OSU vs UCF · Key Players & Injury Report · Keys to Victory & Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/okst/2026-10-08/transcript.html

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