Oklahoma State Cowboys defeat Colorado Buffaloes 57-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Colorado Buffaloes 24, Oklahoma State Cowboys 57
The Oklahoma State Cowboys beat the Colorado Buffaloes 57-24 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Oklahoma State Cowboys covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 55, with 81 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys final score and game recap
The Colorado Buffaloes led 14-7 after the first quarter and 24-23 at halftime. The Oklahoma State Cowboys outscored the Colorado Buffaloes 34-0 in the second half, 20-0 in the fourth quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Isaac Wilson (Colorado Buffaloes): 19/27 passing for 280 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Joseph Williams (Colorado Buffaloes): 9 catches for 135 yards.
- Drew Mestemaker (Oklahoma State Cowboys): 21/36 passing for 386 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Justin Bowick (Oklahoma State Cowboys): 5 catches for 138 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys?
The Oklahoma State Cowboys covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites, winning by 33 points.
The spread opened and closed at Oklahoma State Cowboys -13.5.
Did Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys go over or under the total?
The game went over: 81 points combined against a closing total of 55, over by 26. 47 of the 81 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 56 and closed at 55.
How did AiQ's Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Oklahoma State Cowboys to win at -550, a win (+$18.18 on a $100 bet).
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Colorado Buffaloes team total 20.5: the over, paying -111, with 24 scored.
- First-half total 28.5: the over, paying -102, with 47 points scored.
- First-quarter total 12.5: the over, paying -120, with 21 points scored.
- Oklahoma State Cowboys team total 34.5: the over, paying -106, with 57 scored.
- First-half spread: Colorado Buffaloes +7.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-half moneyline: Colorado Buffaloes won the first half, paying +285.
- First-quarter moneyline: Colorado Buffaloes won the first quarter, paying +195.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Colorado Buffaloes at +410 and the Oklahoma State Cowboys at -560. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Oklahoma State Cowboys a 81% favorite. The Oklahoma State Cowboys won as the favorite at -560: $17.86 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the price before the game was -550: priced below fair (−1.3% value).
The total moved down from 56 to 55, and the game went over.
Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma State Cowboys betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Colorado Buffaloes 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 3 times, with 1 push. That made it five straight losses for the Colorado Buffaloes.
This result left the Oklahoma State Cowboys 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times.
What's next for Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma State Cowboys?
Next for the Colorado Buffaloes: the Kansas State Wildcats at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Oklahoma State Cowboys: at the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, October 31, 2026.