When Selection Sunday concludes, we’ll be given an NCAA Tournament bracket that has a very solid number of Big 12 teams in it. Both BYU and Oklahoma State are hoping that bracket includes their names, though one of these teams is certainly in a more secure position. Regardless, this Wednesday matchup presents a major opportunity that both teams must not waste.
The large scale of BYU (17-4) and their work spell a very successful team that got off to a hot start, including a 13-game winning streak. However, the Cougars’ season has run amok with recent losses to top contenders Texas Tech, Arizona, and Kansas in the span of two weeks. Coming off back-to-back losses, this very talented lineup is looking to get back in the win column even in this road atmosphere.
A very strong start occurred for Oklahoma State (15-6) as well, though their work in the Big 12 has been quite alarming. They do boast impressive wins over Texas A&M (by 24 points) and UCF, but sit just 3-5 in conference play. The Cowboys are still looking to gain their footing and have already lost by double-digits in home games against Baylor and Iowa State. Surely they won’t repeat similar mistakes?
BYU vs. Oklahoma State: When and Where
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 9:00 pm ET
Location: Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma
BYU vs. Oklahoma State: Where to Watch or Stream
Watch: FS1
Streaming: FuboTV
BYU vs. Oklahoma State: Betting Odds
Spread: BYU Cougars -5.5, Oklahoma State Cowboys +5.5
Moneyline: BYU Cougars -240, Oklahoma State Cowbys +190
Total: 170.5
BYU vs. Oklahoma State: Series History
All-time series: BYU leads 6-4
Last meeting: BYU 85, Oklahoma State 69 (January 14, 2025)
Projected Starting Lineups
BYU Cougars
AJ Dybantsa (23.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 3.5 apg)
Richie Saunders (19.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg)
Robert Wright III (17.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 5.2 apg)
Keba Keita (7.1 ppg, 7.8 rpg)
Kennard Davis Jr. (6.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg)
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Anthony Roy (17.5 ppg, 3.9 rpg)
Parsa Fallah (13.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg)
Vyctorius Miller (13.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg)
Christian Coleman (9.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg)
Kanye Clary (9.5 ppg, 4.9 apg)
BYU enters play as a Top 25 team with legitimate dreams of a deep postseason run, while Oklahoma State is just hoping to hang on and grab one of those at-large bids into the Big Dance. Regardless of the difference between these programs, both really need this win. The Cowboys need to make a real statement in league play and have this great chance, especially if Roy and their playmakers play resiliently on offense. Frankly, that team just can’t compare to the three-headed monster of Dybantsa, Saunders, and Wright and it might be a long day for the defense if those stars get going.
Does BYU’s mojo change with this matchup or are they just headed in a tough direction at this point in the season. Can Oklahoma State actually find a way to hold serve on their home court and deliver a massive statement at the national level?