Oklahoma State (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) hits the road Saturday for its first conference trip of the 2025 season, facing Arizona (3-1, 0-1) at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. CT (12 p.m. local) on TNT Sports, with J.B. Long, Mike Golic Jr. and Jared Greenberg on the broadcast. The game will also be simulcast on truTV and HBO Max and carried live on the Cowboy Radio Network.
The Series
This will be the 10th all-time meeting between Oklahoma State and Arizona in a series that dates back to 1931. The Cowboys hold a narrow 5-4 advantage overall, but Arizona owns a 4-1 edge in games played in Tucson. The programs last met in 2012, when Arizona claimed a 59-38 victory at home.
Saturday marks the first-ever conference matchup between the two schools, as Arizona enters its inaugural season in the Big 12. OSU interim head coach Doug Meacham is in his second game leading the Cowboys, while Arizona’s Brent Brennan will be facing Oklahoma State for the first time.
Where to WatchTV: TNT Sports (simulcast on truTV and HBO Max)Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. MSTAnnouncers: J.B. Long (play-by-play), Mike Golic Jr. (analyst), Jared Greenberg (sideline)Radio: Cowboy Radio Network (Dave Hunziker, John Holcomb, Robert Allen)Streaming: HBO Max, The Varsity Network app (radio)Last Time They Met
The most memorable meeting came in the 2010 Alamo Bowl, when Oklahoma State beat Arizona 36-10. Justin Blackmon hauled in nine catches for 117 yards and two touchdowns, while Brandon Weeden threw for 244 yards and two scores. That win secured OSU’s first 11-win season in school history.
Matchup at a Glance
When Oklahoma State Has the Ball
Total Offense: 355.3 ypg (92nd)Arizona Total Defense: 266.5 ypg (17th)Rushing Offense: 153.3 ypg (74th)Arizona Rushing Defense: 99.8 ypg (28th)Passing Offense: 202.0 ypg (92nd)Arizona Passing Defense: 166.8 ypg (24th)Turnovers: OSU has lost just 2 turnovers (T-9th)
When Arizona Has the Ball
Total Offense: 418.0 ypg (55th)OSU Total Defense: 473.0 ypg (128th)Rushing Offense: 168.5 ypg (64th)OSU Rushing Defense: 213.0 ypg (126th)Passing Offense: 249.5 ypg (51st)OSU Passing Defense: 260.0 ypg (113th)Turnovers: Arizona has lost 4 turnovers (T-27th)Storylines to WatchNew Leadership: Doug Meacham looks for his first win as interim head coach. OSU also has Clint Bowen in his first game as interim defensive coordinator.Tough Road Venue: OSU is just 1-4 all-time in Tucson, with its only road win against Arizona coming in 1932.Turnover Battle: The Cowboys are among the nation’s best at protecting the ball, while Arizona has forced nine turnovers already this season.Run Game Test: Arizona averages 168.5 rushing yards per game, while OSU is giving up 213 yards on the ground, ranking near the bottom nationally.Fresh Faces: More than half of OSU’s roster were not on the team in December, with 16 newcomers already earning at least one start.What’s at Stake
A win would give Oklahoma State its second all-time victory in Tucson, even the series at 5-5, and steady the Cowboys after a difficult start to the season. For Arizona, it’s a chance to strengthen its Big 12 debut campaign and continue momentum under Brennan.