Colorado at Oklahoma State
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Share
Colorado plays at Oklahoma State on Saturday, October 24. It will be their 49th meeting; Colorado leads the series 27–20–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Boone Pickens Stadium, StillwaterForecast at kickoff: 76°F, partly cloudy, S wind 7 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 2:27 AM ET
Preview
| Colorado | Oklahoma State | |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | Record | 4–2 |
| 0.00 (121st) | EPA per play | 0.19 (51st) |
| −0.01 (33rd) | EPA per play allowed | 0.08 (78th) |
| 39% (111th) | Success rate | 50% (11th) |
| 38% (41st) | Success rate allowed | 42% (85th) |
| 1.20 (89th) | Explosiveness | 1.11 (124th) |
| 2.3 (131st) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 3.9 (61st) |
| 22% (4th) | Havoc caused | 14% (98th) |
| −0.02 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.10 |
| 0.01 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.08 |
Colorado
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Lewis QB | 71% | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Jaquail Smith RB | 25% | −0.15 | 0.08 |
| Isaac Wilson QB | 20% | −0.21 | |
| Joseph Williams WR | 30% | 0.54 | |
| DeAndre Moore Jr. WR | 19% | 0.26 | |
| Danny Scudero WR | 13% | −0.39 |
Kicker: Elliot Arnold, 3.2 points below a replacement kicker on six field-goal tries.
Oklahoma State
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Mestemaker QB | 96% | 0.42 | 0.19 |
| Caleb Hawkins RB | 56% | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| KD Jones RB | 16% | 0.72 | |
| Justin Bowick WR | 21% | 0.93 | |
| Wyatt Young WR | 19% | 0.92 | |
| Caleb Hawkins RB | 14% | 0.30 |
Kicker: Sam Keltner, 6.5 points above a replacement kicker on 13 field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 18. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Colorado
- ReceiverJoseph Williams37 catches, 508 yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Utah, 5 catches, 54 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- QuarterbackIsaac Wilson699 passing yards, 4 TDLast: vs. Utah, 18 of 30, 256 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT; 7 carries, 41 yards
- Defensive backRandon Fontenette50 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTLast: vs. Utah, 10 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Oklahoma State
QuarterbackDrew Mestemaker1,940 passing yards, 16 TDLast: at Houston, 22 of 34, 365 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 6 carries, 34 yardsNo. 6 in FBS in passing yards- Running backCaleb Hawkins592 rushing yards, 2 TDLast: at Houston, 17 carries, 68 yards; 7 catches, 125 yards ★, 1 TDTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerEthan Wesloski62 tackles, 1.5 sacksLast: at Houston, 9 tackles, 0.5 sacksTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
In the news
- Kickoff time, TV channel announced for Colorado vs. Oklahoma State Yahoo Sports
- Weigman, Houston deliver 35-32 statement win over Oklahoma State Yahoo Sports
- Danny Scudero latest injury update bad news for Colorado football's offense Yahoo Sports
- Shannon Sharpe hits Colorado’s Deion Sanders with harsh reality about necessary recruiting fix Yahoo Sports
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Oklahoma State 65% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Colorado–Oklahoma State gameColorado leads 27–20–1 in 48 meetings.
| 2024 | Colorado 52, Oklahoma State 0 | |
| 2016 | Oklahoma State 38, Colorado 8 | Alamo Bowl |
| 2009 | Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28 | |
| 2008 | Oklahoma State 30, Colorado 17 | |
| 2005 | Colorado 34, Oklahoma State 0 | |
| 2004 | Oklahoma State 42, Colorado 14 |
Around this game
Colorado
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Oklahoma State
- Next gameat Iowa StateOct. 31, 2026
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