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OSU's Markelle Martin (10) and Johnny Thomas (12) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Uzoma Nwachukwu (7) of Texas A&M in the first quarter during the college football game between Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University (OSU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman

Oklahoma State plays its first road game of the year tonight, traveling to Lafayette, La., to take on 2-2 Louisiana-Lafayette of the Sun Belt Conference. If you’re wondering why the Cowboys are traveling to Lafeyette, read John Helsley’s story.

Berry Tramel writes about the last time OSU traveled to play a small school and suggests the Cowboys’ pre-game film study should feature tape of the 2007 Troy game.

Here are our staff’s predictions:

Brandon Chatmon: OSU, 42-17
John Helsley: OSU, 52-16
Berry Tramel: OSU, 37-28
Jenni Carlson: OSU, 52-24
Jake Trotter: OSU, 40-17
Mike Baldwin: OSU, 47-17
Mike Sherman: OSU, 41-24

Let’s hear your predictions in the comments below. Join our live chat at http://newsok.com/sports/ around game time and chat with Brandon Chatmon, John Helsley and more.

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