#9 Oklahoma State Cowboys vs #5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2022 Fiesta Bowl
Our Oklahoma State vs Notre Dame prediction is for the 2022 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl which will be played on Saturday, January 1. The #9 Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-1) posted seven conference wins and two losses. They finished tied for second in the Big 12 with Baylor. Over their last five games, the Nittany Lions were 2-3. Amongst the Independents, the #5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-2) topped the group. Notre Dame finished the season with a seven-game winning streak.
Fiesta Bowl Spread and Totals Odds
We have the Cowboys as the underdog at +1.0 (-110). On the other hand, the Irish are favored at -1.0 (-110). The total comes in at 45.0. The over is -110 and under -105. The 2022 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 pm ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Cowboys vs Fighting Irish Pick - Stats
In our Oklahoma State vs Notre Dame prediction, the Irish are out scoring the Cowboys 35.3-to-30.6. Notre Dame edges out OSU in offensive yards (415.8-402.9) and passing yards (263.6-221.2). Oklahoma State is averaging 181.1 rushing YPG, while the Fighting Irish are recording 152.3 per game.
On defense, the Cowboys are allowing 16.8 PPG, while ND is giving up 18.3. OSU is holding teams to 184.4 passing YPG and 89.2 rushing YPG. The Fighting Irish are allowing opponents 212.0 air YPG and 127.8 ground YPG. The PSU defense comes to this game with three pick sixes. OSU has recorded an impressive 55 sacks. The Irish have a healthy 40 sacks as well as three pick sixes.
Oklahoma State vs Notre Dame Prediction - Key Players
OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders has tossed 16 TDs and 12 INTs. He’s also rushed for six scores. Running back Jaylen Warren (237 ATT, 1,134 YDs, 4.8 AVG, 11 TDs) leads the rush attack. With seven and five touchdowns respectively, wideouts Tay Martin and Brennan Presley lead the receiving corps.
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly leaves for Baton Rouge, which means new head coach Marcus Freeman will guide this team to the Fiesta Bowl. The Irish will be without star safety Kyle Hamilton (4 PD, 3 INTs) and running back Kyren Williams (1,002 YDs, 14 TDs), as they both have declared for the NFL Draft. For the Irish, QB Jack Coan (2,641 YDs, 20 TDs, 6 INTs, 30 SCKs) throws to a receiving unit that is five deep. The five have combined for 21 TD catches and over 2,400 yards. RB Logan Diggs, who had 43 c arries, 201 yards and three scores this season, will likely be the primary running back.
Oklahoma State vs Notre Dame Prediction
Our Oklahoma State vs Notre Dame prediction for the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl notes that the Irish are weakened on offense and defense. Their ground attack has been greatly compromised. But Coan is a high-quality passer. Thus, we’re taking Notre Dame at -1.0 (-110). We like the over at 45.0 (-115).
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2022 Fiesta Bowl - Oklahoma State vs Notre Dame Summary
Spread - Notre Dame -1.0 (-110)
Over/Under - Over 45.0 (-115)
