Oklahoma State football vs BYU score predictions for Week 8 game

PROVO, Utah — With an extra week to prepare, Oklahoma State will try to avoid its first four-game losing streak since 2014.

The Cowboys have lost more than three in a row just twice during coach Mike Gundy’s tenure, which is now in its 20th year.

No. 13 BYU plays host to the Pokes at 9:15 p.m. Friday at LaVell Edwards Stadium as the Cougars try to remain unbeaten. 

Gundy has yet to name a starting quarterback, and it likely won’t be officially known before kickoff.

Here’s a look at our staff predictions for the game:

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Jenni Carlson, sports enterprise reporter

BYU 31, OSU 20

COUGAR TOWN

BYU continues building its resume as a Big 12 favorite as OSU’s woes reach new depth. The Cowboys’ bowl streak is in serious jeopardy.

Justin Martinez, trending reporter

BYU 38, Oklahoma State 17

FREDDY COUGAR

OSU’s nightmare losing streak extends to four with road loss to BYU. The Cougars dominate on both sides of the ball and advance to 7-0.

Joe Mussatto, columnist

BYU 33, OSU 20

CAT SCRATCHED

Cougars maul Cowboys under Friday night lights. OSU stays winless in the Big 12. BYU stays undefeated.

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Jeff Patterson, sports editor

BYU 31, OSU 20

HEIGHTS & FRIGHTS

The dream season rolls on for quarterback Jake Retzlaff and the Cougars, who move to 7-0 by handing the reeling Cowboys their fourth consecutive loss.

Jacob Unruh, deputy sports editor

BYU 31, OSU 21

ROCK SLIDE

The Cowboys’ defensive woes continue in the mountains as BYU moves closer to a Big 12 championship appearance.

Scott Wright, OSU beat writer

BYU 30, OSU 16

FEELING BLUE

The Cowboys show promise, but ultimately can’t solve their defensive issues as BYU’s ball-control game plan creates an effective and efficient run game. Ollie Gordon II gets loose for a couple big runs, but not enough to turn the tide.