The Cowboys are hoping America’s Greatest Homecoming will help turn things around when Oklahoma State welcomes Cincinnati to Stillwater on Saturday night.
The Pokes are 1-5 and coming off a home loss to Houston. In a season that saw head coach Mike Gundy get fired, their starting QB get injured in the first half of their season-opener, defensive coordinator Todd Grantham get fired, and many starters enter the in-season transfer portal, the Cowboys are looking for some spark to keep spirits high at Boone Pickens Stadium.
The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by usingDirecTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. HBO Max has movies, original series, live sports and more and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $16.99 a month. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DirecTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
Cincinnati’s offensive efficiency stands in stark contrast to Oklahoma State’s struggles on both sides of the ball. The Bearcats average 449.7 yards per game, ranking 27th nationally, while Oklahoma State manages just 300.7 yards per game, placing them 128th in the FBS. Cincinnati also holds a significant advantage in scoring, averaging 36.0 points per game compared to Oklahoma State’s 16.5 points per game.
The Cowboys’ defensive struggles may provide Cincinnati with additional opportunities. Oklahoma State allows 475.8 yards per game, ranking 135th nationally, and surrenders 36.7 points per game. Cincinnati’s defense performs considerably better, allowing 384.0 yards and 19.2 points per game.
Both teams enter Friday’s game coming off contrasting results from their previous contests on Oct. 11. Cincinnati defeated UCF 20-11, with Sorsby throwing for 191 yards and two touchdowns on 12-of-21 passing. Oklahoma State fell to Houston 39-17, with Sam Jackson completing 7-of-16 passes for 84 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
Who: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Cincinnati Bearcats
When: 8:00 PM ET, October 18, 2025
Where: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
Stream: DirecTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); Paramount+ (free trial);SlingTV;ESPN; Peacock; HBO Max
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