Big 12: All Pokes Big 12 ATS Picks For Week 9 of College Football

The All Pokes staff made their picks against the spread for this week's slate of Big 12 matchups.

With another week of college football comes another fun slate of Big 12 football matchups. Oklahoma State hosts Cincinnati at 7 p.m. on Saturday as it's homecoming in Stillwater.

It's going to be an electric atmosphere in Stillwater on Saturday, but what's going on around the league? The All Pokes staff makes their picks against the spread.

Cincinnati vs. Oklahoma State (-7.5)

Nick Friesen: Oklahoma State is going to keep doing what it's been doing the last three games until someone stops them. Cincinnati comes in ranked 18th in rushing defense. Ollie Gordon comes in with four straight games with over 100 rushing yards. Cincinnati has been inconsistent at times. OSU is going to cover this one. OSU -7.5

Ivan White: The Cowboys are on a roll, but the Bearcats stand in their way of a four-game win streak. Oklahoma State wins, but Cincinnati keeps it too close for comfort. Cincinnati +7.5

Logan Jones: Cincinnati is one of the worst teams in the Big 12 as far as talent goes. Add to that the fact that OSU is on a three-game win streak. OSU -7.5

Kade Kimble: The Bearcats will play well behind their solid front seven on defense, making this game a tad bit close for the Cowboys, though Oklahoma State will be able to extend their win streak. Cincinnati +7.5

Oklahoma (-10) vs. Kansas

Nick: This all comes down to if Jalon Daniels is playing. If he plays, he will cause a lot more problems for the Oklahoma defense. If he doesn't, the Sooners will just have to worry mostly about the passing game. For the uncertainty of Daniels, OU is going to take this one. OU -10

Ivan: The Jayhawks are looking to pull a huge upset against the Sooners at home. Oklahoma will stay undefeated heading into bedlam, but Kansas will give them a scare. Kansas +10

Logan: Without Jason Bean, I don't think Kansas will be able to keep up with Oklahoma's offense. I don't think their defense will be enough to hold the Sooners for very long either. Oklahoma wins big. OU -10

Kade: Oklahoma had a close call against UCF last weekend, and it could be the case again this weekend if Jalon Daniels plays for the Jayhawks. The Jayhawks have plenty to prove the way their season has gone, so they'll likely have a close loss. Kansas +10

Houston vs. Kansas State (-17.5)

Nick: Kansas State has been on a tear since its loss to Oklahoma State. The Wildcats are coming off a 41-3 victory over TCU last Saturday. Houston almost pulled off the upset against Texas last Saturday. Houston will keep this one close, but it will drop this one to the Wildcats. Houston +17.5

Ivan: Houston has been able to keep games close this year, but not this game. The Wildcats will take care of business with a blowout at home. Kansas State -17.5

Logan: Kansas State will out-physical a tired Houston team that is coming off of playing Texas. The Wildcats dominate in every facet of this one. Kansas State -17.5

Kade: Kansas State has been rolling as of late, and, though Houston has done a good job at staying in games, the Wildcats will roll through this one. Kansas State -17.5

West Virginia vs. UCF (-7)

Nick: UCF looked like a different team against Oklahoma last Saturday. If they went to overtime, who knows what would've happened. West Virginia started out strong this season but has fallen off as of late. With it being in Florida, UCF is going to take this one. UCF -7

Ivan: The Mountaineers have had some rough losses recently but will get back on track against UCF. The Knights’ nightmare Big 12 season will continue with another long day. West Virginia +7

Logan: With Plumlee back, UCF's offense will take a big jump. I expect this to be yet another loss for WVU, who is in a two-game losing skid. UCF -7

Kade: The Knights looked quite solid against OU, and looked much more like a team ready to reach their potential. This will come at the detriment of the Mountaineers, who are coming off two straight losses. UCF -7

BYU vs. Texas (-18.5)

Nick: Texas has a new challenge now this season; how to hold up before Quinn Ewers gets back. Ewers has been that leader for the Longhorns this season. With him being out, I like Texas to win, but BYU will cover. BYU +18.5

Ivan: The Longhorns received a scare from Houston last week, but that won’t happen this week. BYU got an important win against Texas Tech, but its luck will not follow the Cougars to Austin. Texas -18.5

Logan: Texas should win this game, but without Quinn Ewers, I'm not sure Texas will be able to widen the gap far enough to cover the spread. BYU +18.5

Kade: Texas needs a dominating win after their last two games, a loss to Oklahoma and a close win over Houston. Even without Quinn Ewers, the Longhorns should be able to rely on their skill players for a big win. Texas -18.5

Iowa State (-2.5) vs. Baylor

Nick: The Cyclones are going to cover this one. They have been way more consistent this season, and their defense is coming along. Baylor has struggled to find anything to go right this season. Iowa State is the more consistent team and will take this one in Waco. Iowa State -2.5

Ivan: Both teams need this win to get closer to bowl eligibility. The Cyclones will get their third straight win in Waco. Iowa State -2.5

Logan: Iowa State has really turned things around since conference play began. Baylor is starting to heat up a bit as well, but it won't be enough to overcome the Cyclones. Iowa State -2.5

Kade: Iowa State has proven to be a really solid Big 12 team, whereas the Bears are having an underwhelming season. The Cyclones should be able to take care of business in this one. Iowa State -2.5

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