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Oklahoma State vs. Houston: Key Matchups
Oklahoma State's Week 7 game against Houston hinges on three critical matchups.
In brief
Oklahoma State's Week 7 game against Houston hinges on three critical matchups. Oklahoma State must overcome Houston's tight end Patrick Overmyer and address defensive gaps to win their Week 7 game. Originally reported by Oklahoma State Cowboys On SI.
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oklahoma State Cowboys prepare for biggest game since upset of Oregon Ducks in Week 2.
Week 7 Game Details
No. 18 Cowboys (4-1, 2-0 in Big 12) face No. 20 Cougars (5-1, 2-1) at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday on Fox.
Historical Context
Teams met last year in Stillwater with Houston winning 39-17; both teams were going in different directions.
Quarterback Matchup
Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker vs. Houston QB Conner Weigman: best matchup for Cowboys fans since Week 2 against Oregon.
Drew Mestemaker
Mestemaker has 1,575 yards, 13 touchdowns, five interceptions; threw for 304 yards against UCF.
Conner Weigman
Weigman rushed 48 times for 177 yards and six touchdowns; has 1,428 yards for 15 touchdowns and an interception.
Oklahoma State IOL vs. Houston IDL
Houston's interior defensive lineman De’Marion Thomas ruled out; Myles Parker starts at nose tackle.
Why This Matters
Houston must learn from UCF's run game strategy to stop Oklahoma State's outside zone runs.
Patrick Overmyer
Overmyer leads Houston with 33 catches for 400 yards and six touchdowns; caught four touchdowns against Kansas State.
Linebacker Challenge
Cowboys' best coverage linebacker Ethan Wesloski has a PFF grade of 73.5; must slow down Overmyer.
The short version
Oklahoma State must overcome Houston's tight end Patrick Overmyer and address defensive gaps to win their Week 7 game.
