Oklahoma Sooners defeat Mississippi State Bulldogs 23-15: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Oklahoma Sooners 23, Mississippi State Bulldogs 15
The Oklahoma Sooners beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 23-15 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Davis Wade Stadium. The Oklahoma Sooners covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 49.5, with 38 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs final score and game recap
The Oklahoma Sooners led 3-0 after the first quarter and 10-0 at halftime. The Mississippi State Bulldogs outscored the Oklahoma Sooners 15-13 in the second half. The Oklahoma Sooners led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Isaiah Sategna III (Oklahoma Sooners): 8 catches for 164 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- John Mateer (Oklahoma Sooners): 22/29 passing for 283 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Fluff Bothwell (Mississippi State Bulldogs): 17 carries for 111 yards.
- Sanfrisco Magee (Mississippi State Bulldogs): 3 catches for 65 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Oklahoma Sooners vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs?
The Oklahoma Sooners covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites, winning by 8 points.
The spread opened at Oklahoma Sooners -4.5 and closed at Oklahoma Sooners -1.5.
Did Oklahoma Sooners vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 38 points combined against a closing total of 49.5, under by 11.5. 10 of the 38 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 44.5 and closed at 49.5.
How did AiQ's Oklahoma Sooners vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Oklahoma Sooners to win at -122, a win (+$81.97 on a $100 bet).
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +100, with 3 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Oklahoma Sooners won the first half, paying -105.
- First-half spread: Oklahoma Sooners -0.5 covered, paying +105.
- Mississippi State Bulldogs team total 24.5: the under, paying -120, with 15 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Oklahoma Sooners won the first quarter, paying -105.
- Oklahoma Sooners team total 24.5: the under, paying -111, with 23 scored.
- First-half total 23.5: the under, paying +102, with 10 points scored.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Oklahoma Sooners at -122 and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at +100. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Oklahoma Sooners a 52% favorite. The Oklahoma Sooners won as the favorite at -122: $81.97 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Oklahoma Sooners, the best price before the game was -118 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.5% value).
The spread moved toward the Mississippi State Bulldogs between the open and the close, and the Oklahoma Sooners covered. The total moved up from 44.5 to 49.5, and the game went under.
Oklahoma Sooners and Mississippi State Bulldogs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Oklahoma Sooners 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Mississippi State Bulldogs 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (2-2 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it three straight losses for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
What's next for Oklahoma Sooners and Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Next for the Oklahoma Sooners: the South Carolina Gamecocks at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Mississippi State Bulldogs: at the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, October 31, 2026.