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Alamo Bowl, Oklahoma State vs Colorado: Preview and predictions

By Charles Rahrig V

Sep 10, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; The Oklahoma State Cowboys run onto the field before the start of a game against the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; The Oklahoma State Cowboys run onto the field before the start of a game against the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here’s a complete preview and prediction for the battle between the Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Alamo Bowl on Thursday night.

The Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma State Cowboys both had exceptional seasons in 2016. Both also fell short of winning their conference championships. On Thursday night, these two teams will meet in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio.

For those that want to watch the Alamo Bowl on Thursday night, the game can be seen on TV on ESPN. It can also be seen online via a live stream via the WatchESPN app. The app will require a subscription for those that want to watch the game online. Here’s everything you need to know about watching the game online, including TV info, live stream info and more. Details for Thursday night are below.

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016
Start Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: San Antonio, TX
Venue: Alamodome
TV Info: ESPN
Live Stream: WatchESPN

Keys to Victory

The Cowboys can get plenty of big plays through the air behind Mason Rudolph. He will be going up against one of his biggest tests yet with Colorado. The Buffaloes have made a habit of making life tough for opposing quarterbacks this season.

The real question will be how the Buffaloes perform on defense without defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt. The Oregon Ducks were able to lure away one of the top defensive minds in the nation from Colorado and it will be interesting to see how his defense responds.

If the Cowboys don’t want to test the Buffaloes through the air as much, expect them to turn to running back Justice Hill. The dynamic freshman is one of the best in the nation and is proving to be more than teams can handle. The Buffaloes will have to make sure their guys up front are ready for the run.

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Prediction

The Buffaloes have had a dream season and are back playing the football fans have been patiently waiting for. However, the Cowboys are a tough team as well with talented players that have plenty of experience. The Cowboys will use that experience to get the edge and pull out a win in the Alamodome.

Pick: Oklahoma State 34, Colorado 28

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