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Boise State wide receiver Billy Bowens (18) turns upfield with the ball after a reception against Oklahoma State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Oklahoma State at Boise State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 10:51 PM EDT

Tulsa head coach Philip Montgomery gestures to his team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma St holds off rival Tulsa 28-23 in Sanders’ return

By Joe Buettner Sep. 11, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

The Oklahoma State team runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Tulsa,, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Tulsa at Oklahoma State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

Carter Francis, right, of Broken Arrow, Okla., smashes a pie into the face of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity member Matthew Arends, left, of Naperville, Ill., in the name of charity, before an NCAA college football game between Missouri State and Oklahoma State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. Proceeds will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Missouri State at Oklahoma State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 06:55 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State running back Dominic Richardson (20) scores a touchdown past Baylor safety Christian Morgan (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, 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. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Oklahoma State backfield loaded with talent, depth

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 27, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, file photo, Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders throws during an NCAA college football practice in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Emerging defense leads the way for Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 20, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry, left, looks for a receiver as Oklahoma State defensive end Brock Martin (40) rushes during the second half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Sanders, Oklahoma State beat Miami 37-34 in Cheez-It Bowl

By Corey Long Dec. 29, 2020 09:49 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Miami defense during the first half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State at Miami (FL) 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 07:17 PM EST

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner, right, pulls down a touchdown pass over Baylor cornerback Raleigh Texada, left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Oklahoma State at Baylor 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 07:19 PM EST

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown, center, runs the ball as he is brought down by Iowa State linebacker Jake Hummel, left, and defensive back Anthony Johnson, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
In the Big 12 a running back resurgence led by Hall, Brown

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 10, 2020 12:41 PM EST

TCU cornerback Tre'vius Hodges-Tomlinson breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
QB Duggan paces TCU in 29-22 win over No. 19 Oklahoma State

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 05, 2020 04:34 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) scrambles away from Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 19 Oklahoma State to TCU still with a Big 12 title shot

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:22 PM EST

Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace (2) carries past Texas Tech defensive back DaMarcus Fields (23) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 19 Oklahoma State off to Wallace's hometown to play TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 03, 2020 04:39 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) scores against Texas Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Jackson's 3 TD runs lead No. 21 Oklahoma St past Texas Tech

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 28, 2020 04:07 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, center, watches from the sidelines wearing a boot on his right foot during an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. From the left are Braden Cassity (90), Spencer Sanders (3), Hubbard, LD Brown (0), and head coach Mike Gundy. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
LSU at Texas A&M 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 01:59 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 14 Oklahoma State holds off Kansas State, 20-18

By Dave Skretta Nov. 07, 2020 07:24 PM EST

Kansas State wide receiver Chabastin Taylor (13) is tackled by Oklahoma State cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse (24) while catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Oklahoma State at Kansas State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 05:21 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries a Spencer Sanders pass into the end zone all alone for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 14 Oklahoma State visits Kansas State in Big 12 showdown

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:07 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) passes against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
No. 14 Oklahoma State visits K-State in crucial Big 12 game

By Dave Skretta Nov. 05, 2020 04:51 PM EST

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram, left, dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Oklahoma State defensive end Tyler Lacy (89) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma at Texas Tech 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 05:49 PM EDT