It’s been another disappointing College Football Betting season for football in Aggieland. Hence, the program has undergone many changes in the past two weeks. Those changes include former Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko’s return as he replaces Jimbo Fisher as head coach. Consider other fanbases looking forward to hearing their school’s name called during the College Football Playoff selection show. But Aggie fans are looking forward to their bowl game. A&M became bowl-eligible for the first time since 2021. Texas A&M scored a 51-10 win over Mississippi State just one day before Fisher was fired.
Texas Bowl Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, December 27, 2023, 9 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Texas A&M | -3 -110 | 53½ -110 | -160 |  |
| Oklahoma State | +3 -110 | 53½ -110 | +135 | |
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Texas Bowl Format
The Texas Bowl began in 2006, and the matchup currently features schools from the Big 12 Conference and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The game occurs at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with a payout of $6.4 million. Previously, the game was called the Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas. Next, it received sponsorship from AdvoCare V100.
Texas Bowl Recent Results
The LSU Tigers were underwhelming in the Texas Bowl. Kansas State, on the other hand, had a landslide online wagering victory and a perfect game plan. For LSU, after a disappointing 6-7 record in 2021, the program was rolled over to the next season. But for Kansas State, the Wildcats pulled off a big win to finish the season 8-5. Next, in 2022, Texas Tech beat Ole Miss 42-25. MVP QB Tyler Shough threw for 242 yards with a TD and rushed for 111 yards and two more TDs.
Texas Bowl Matchup
Last game, the Texas A&M Aggies lost 42-30 against the LSU Tigers as 10.5-point road dogs. The game went over the College Football Betting total of 66. Texas A&M has a record of 7-5 straight up, 5-6-1 against the spread, and 7-5 over/under the total. Texas A&M ranks 54th for total offense, 42nd for passing, 89th for rushing, and 26th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 10th overall, 21st against the pass, 18th against the rush, and 33rd for points allowed. Also, Texas A&M ranks 30th for fewest turnovers lost and 114th for takeaways.
Last game, the Oklahoma State Cowboys lost 49-21 against the Texas Longhorns as 14.5-point dogs. The game went over the total of 58. Oklahoma State has a record of 9-4 straight up, 7-6 against the spread, and 7-6 over/under the total. Oklahoma State ranks 42nd for total offense, 38th for passing, 67th for rushing, and 55th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 124th overall, 125th against the pass, 106th against the rush, and 94th for points allowed. Also, Oklahoma State ranks 44th for fewest turnovers lost and 37th for takeaways.
Texas Bowl Prediction
Both teams are looking to take momentum into next season for different reasons. Thus, a bowl matchup of this caliber provides both teams to do so. Last season, A&M missed out on a bowl game after a 5-7 record and the prior year. Despite qualifying but not having enough players to play due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Aggies beat North Carolina 41-27 in the Orange Bowl in 2020. And then they beat Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl 24-21 in 2019. In this situation, Oklahoma State brings a more impressive resume and stable coaching staff.