No. 24 Cincinnati (5-1, 3-0 Big 12) and Oklahoma State (1-5, 0-3 Big 12) meet tonight in a Week 8 Big 12 bout at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, OK.
Cincinnati has surged back into the national spotlight, entering the AP after a five‐game winning streak. Offensively, the Bearcats are balanced and efficient, ranking 27th nationally (449.7 yards per game).
QB Brendan Sorsby has been the steady hand at the center of it, throwing for 1,448 yards, 14 touchdowns, and just one interception while completing nearly 65% of his passes.
Running back Evan Pryor headlines a ground game producing 190.2 yards per game (36th in FBS), while receiver Caleb Goodie (354 yards, 2 TDs) leads a deep receiving corps.
Cincinnati’s biggest advantage comes in the red zone. Its offense ranks 1st in the nation, scoring on 100% of its trips. Oklahoma State is unlikely to put a dent in those numbers — its red-zone defense ranks 127th, allowing points 95.2% of the time.
Defensively, the Bearcats are holding opponents to 19.2 points per game (34th), though they allow 255.7 passing yards (119th) — a potential vulnerability against an Oklahoma State offense still searching for rhythm.
The Cowboys enter the matchup reeling from a 39-17 loss to Houston and still searching for their first Big 12 victory. Their offense ranks among the nation’s lowest in nearly every category — 128th overall (300.7 yards per game) and 130th in scoring (16.5 points per game).
Defensively, Oklahoma State has been porous, ranking 135th in total defense (475.8 yards per game) and surrendering 36.7 points per game (129th). The Cowboys’ pass defense has been especially poor — 133rd in the FBS, giving up nearly 300 yards per game through the air.
At quarterback, Sam Jackson V has taken the reins, but the offense remains inconsistent, and the defense has given up big plays often. With coaching changes and morale issues swirling, OSU faces a steep climb.
Prediction
With momentum, superior execution, and a stable setup, expect the Bearcats to dominate this matchup.
Projected Score: Cincinnati 35, Oklahoma State 14
How to Watch Cincinnati vs. Oklahoma State
Kickoff for tonight’s Cincinnati-Oklahoma State game is set for 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, OK.
The game airs live on ESPN2 and streams on the ESPN app and website.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central
Venue: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
TV: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN app and website
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