JOHN TRANCHINA
Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Tulsa, Navy look to move on from emotional games last week

By John Tranchina Oct. 11, 2019 02:47 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa and Navy are trying very hard not face another opponent in

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy points to his staff on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 21 Oklahoma State's stifling defense making a difference

By John Tranchina Sep. 30, 2019 04:00 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — With the nation's leading rusher in Chuba Hubbard and one of

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman before an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Hubbard runs for 296 as Oklahoma St beats K-State, 26-13

By John Tranchina Sep. 28, 2019 08:59 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Chuba Hubbard entered Saturday's game as the nation's

Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy watches his team play during the NCAA football between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 24 Kansas St faces first Big 12 test at Oklahoma St

By John Tranchina Sep. 27, 2019 03:08 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Coming off of its bye week, No. 24 Kansas State goes on the

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is stopped short of a first down by Texas linebacker Joseph Ossai (46) on fourth down near the goal line during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Missed opportunities cost Oklahoma State against Texas

By John Tranchina Sep. 23, 2019 05:47 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's potent offense gained 494 yards and was in

McNeese quarterback Cody Orgeron, left, is wrapped up by Oklahoma State safety Kolby Harvell-Peel during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders, Wallace lead Okla. St. to big win over McNeese

By John Tranchina Sep. 07, 2019 10:48 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State utilized a dominant passing game that piled

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy watches the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game with Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Oklahoma State won 52-36. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Cowboys vow not to overlook McNeese, focuses on improving

By John Tranchina Sep. 06, 2019 04:53 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy acknowledged that his team,

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders is shown during an NCAA football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore. He wasn’t named the starter until right before kickoff, but after a winning a lengthy battle with Hawaii grad transfer Dru Brown to take over as Oklahoma State’s quarterback, redshirt freshman Spencer Sanders enjoyed an impressive debut in the Cowboys’ 52-36 victory over Oregon State Friday night. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
Freshman QB Sanders impressive in Oklahoma State debut

By John Tranchina Sep. 02, 2019 03:42 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Though he wasn't named Oklahoma State's starting quarterback

FILe - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders throws during an NCAA college football practice in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State hasn’t named a starting quarterback yet for its season opener next Friday night at Oregon State, as coach Mike Gundy continues to evaluate redshirt freshman Spencer Sanders and Hawaii grad transfer Dru Brown for the job. At this point, it seems likely that both will see action. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma State not announcing a starting QB before opener

By John Tranchina Aug. 23, 2019 09:09 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State hasn't announced a starting quarterback and

No. 7 West Virginia not looking past Oklahoma State

By John Tranchina Nov. 16, 2018 02:27 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — No. 7 West Virginia hopes for a spot in the Big 12

Okla. St., Brailford faces big challenge against OU's Murray

By John Tranchina Nov. 07, 2018 03:03 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's Jordan Brailford has enjoyed an outstanding

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy reacts to a play in the first second of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Gundy: Oklahoma State may bench players over bad penalties

By John Tranchina Nov. 05, 2018 06:15 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Mike Gundy is ready to take a fresh approach to Oklahoma

Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace, left, celebrates with Logan Carter after scoring in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Cornelius leads Oklahoma State past No. 6 Texas, 38-35

By John Tranchina Oct. 28, 2018 12:14 AM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Taylor Cornelius had received his share of local criticism

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace (2) reaches for but can't hold onto the pass as Iowa State defensive back Brian Peavy (10) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Wallace is second in the Big 12 with 102.6 yards receiving per game, with 40 catches for 718 yards and four TDs. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 6 Texas looks to keep magic going against Oklahoma State

By John Tranchina Oct. 26, 2018 03:57 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A season that began with disappointment has turned into a

Oklahoma State vows not to overlook South Alabama

By John Tranchina Sep. 07, 2018 08:40 AM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — On paper, it looks like Oklahoma State should