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Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley (80) jumps across the goal line as Kansas safety Ricky Thomas Jr. (3), Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) and Oklahoma State offensive lineman Cole Birmingham (67) watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders, No. 15 Oklahoma State roll over Kansas

By John Tranchina Oct. 30, 2021 10:20 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — This was what No. 15 Oklahoma State fans have been

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy reacts to a penalty against his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 24-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 15 Oklahoma State ready to bounce back against Kansas

By John Tranchina Oct. 28, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — One play here or there could have made a difference

Kansas State linebacker Wayne Jones (4) watches the Oklahoma State quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders powers Oklahoma State past No. 25 Kansas State 31-20

By John Tranchina Sep. 25, 2021 11:04 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Sanders completed 22 of 34 passes for 344

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Boise State defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 25 K-State visits Oklahoma State, each seeking 4-0 start

By John Tranchina Sep. 23, 2021 01:46 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — No. 25 Kansas State and Oklahoma State open Big 12

Oklahoma State quarterback Shane Illingworth (16) throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State, Tulsa seek improvement after rough openers

By John Tranchina Sep. 09, 2021 01:19 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State hosts Tulsa on Saturday in a matchup of

FILE - Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson gains yardage against Miami during the first half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., in this Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in file photo. LD Brown, Dezmon Jackson, Dominic Richardson and Jaylen Warren will share the load for the Cowboys this season. None has been designated as the clear starter heading into next Saturday's opener against Missouri State, something coach Mike Gundy considers a good thing. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Oklahoma State opens at home against Missouri State

By John Tranchina Sep. 02, 2021 04:45 PM EDT
Though Oklahoma State is just outside the preseason AP Top 25, coach Mike Gundy

Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin throws a pass against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Collins, Brin lead No. 25 Tulsa to stunning 2 OT win

By John Tranchina Nov. 20, 2020 12:23 AM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Falling behind early is becoming a regular occurrence for

SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (26) is grabbed by Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Joey Johnson)
Smith leads big comeback for Tulsa over No. 19 SMU

By John Tranchina Nov. 14, 2020 11:09 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa once again managed to pull off an amazing comeback.

Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas is honored as the first inductee into the Oklahoma State football Ring of Honor at half time of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Hubbard, No. 15 Oklahoma State, escape with another victory

By John Tranchina Sep. 26, 2020 08:51 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — For Chuba Hubbard and Oklahoma State, it wasn’t pretty

No. 15 Oklahoma State unsure of QB for West Virginia game

By John Tranchina Sep. 24, 2020 01:20 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — With Spencer Sanders’ status unclear for Saturday’s

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy jogs onto the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 11 Oklahoma State survives against Tulsa, 16-7

By John Tranchina Sep. 19, 2020 04:16 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Chuba Hubbard was limited to 35 yards in the first

No. 11 Oklahoma State QB Sanders exits game with injury

By John Tranchina Sep. 19, 2020 01:08 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — No. 11 Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders left

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) looks to fend off Texas defensive back Montrell Estell during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Oklahoma State plays Tulsa this week. The game was initially scheduled Sept. 12, but was postponed five days before that to allow the virus-affected Golden Hurricane more time to prepare for the season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
One week later, Oklahoma State ready to take on Tulsa

By John Tranchina Sep. 17, 2020 03:40 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — One week after its originally scheduled season opener

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Dru Brown, right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 21 Oklahoma State adjusts after key injuries

By John Tranchina Nov. 25, 2019 06:20 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State’s offense has remained productive

Oklahoma State safety Kolby Harvell-Peel, rear, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas wide receiver Daylon Charlot (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Harvell-Peel, Oklahoma State defense generating turnovers

By John Tranchina Nov. 18, 2019 03:35 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — No. 22 Oklahoma State gets a lot of attention for its

Oklahoma State corner back Tanner McCalister (4) and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (20) celebrate after Rodriguez recovered a Baylor fumble he forced during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Oklahoma St faces tough challenge Cyclones QB Brock Purdy

By John Tranchina Oct. 21, 2019 03:26 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Last year as a freshman, Brock Purdy was Iowa State's third

Baylor running back John Lovett (7) is lifted by teammates as he celebrates the first touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Brewer, Hasty help No. 18 Baylor beat Oklahoma State 45-27

By John Tranchina Oct. 19, 2019 09:17 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Some questioned whether No. 18 Baylor should have been a

Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard (30) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
After big OT win, No. 18 Baylor is underdog at Oklahoma St

By John Tranchina Oct. 18, 2019 01:46 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After its come-from-behind, 33-30 double-overtime victory

Oklahoma State's Spencer Sanders (3) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma State needs bounce-back effort from QB Sanders

By John Tranchina Oct. 14, 2019 04:24 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State's starting quarterback and redshirt freshman

Tulsa's Cristian Williams and Brandon Johnson (8) bring down Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry (10) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (Stephen Pingry/Tulsa World via AP)
Perry leads Navy over Tulsa 45-17

By John Tranchina Oct. 12, 2019 11:29 PM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Few people who watched the game would agree, but Malcolm Perry