STILLWATER — The Doug Meacham era of Oklahoma State football begins with a tough test on the Cowboys’ home field.
Baylor arrives as roughly a three-touchdown favorite in Meacham’s first game as OSU’s interim coach, following Tuesday’s firing of Mike Gundy.
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OSU (1-2) opens Big 12 play against the Bears (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium, televised by ESPN2.
Here’s a look at our predictions for the game:
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The Oklahoman’s staff predictions
Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) runs the ball in the third quarter during an NCAA football game between Oklahoma State (OSU) and Tulsa at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Jenni Carlson, columnist
Baylor 37, OSU 17
GREEN DAY
Bears show no mercy in Cowboys’ first game under Meacham
Joe Mussatto, columnist
Baylor 52, OSU 14
BEAR THE BRUNT
OSU overwhelmed by Baylor in first game of post-Gundy era.
Jeff Patterson, sports editor
Baylor 40, OSU 20
GRIN & BEAR IT
Cowboys show signs of life in first game in post-Gundy era, but Bears QB Sawyer Robertson remains too potent to slow down
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Jacob Unruh, deputy sports editor
Baylor 48, OSU 20
GREEN BEARIER
Baylor’s stout defense stifles Cowboys’ offense in offensive coordinator Doug Meacham’s debut as interim head coach.
Scott Wright, OSU beat writer
Baylor 44, OSU 16
IMPERFECT TEN
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