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Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III runs past Northwestern defensive back Bryce Jackson on the way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
STAT WATCH: Spartans' Kenneth Walker top rusher in nation

By Eric Olson 21 hrs ago

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders looks for a recever during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Warren's 2 TDs help Oklahoma St. survive Boise State, 21-20

Jason Chatraw Sep. 19, 2021 12:45 AM EDT

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

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, cuts upfield against Tulsa defensive back Travon Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU's Henderson runs for 277 yards

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy gestures during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gundy brings Oklahoma St on rare Big 12 visit to Boise St

By Tim Booth Sep. 16, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Tulsa quarterback Davis Brin (7) is tackled by Oklahoma State defensive end Collin Oliver (30) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Reeling No. 9 Ohio St looks to rebound against Tulsa

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Baylor's JT Woods, right, celebrates with safety Jalen Pitre, center right, and other teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Texas State in San Marcos, Texas. Baylor’s defense had three interceptions in the season opener .AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Old Big 12 foes Oklahoma and Nebraska in anniversary renewal

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 16, 2021 03:12 AM EDT

Michigan State running back Jordon Simmons runs against Youngstown State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 42-14. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
College Football Picks: Big Ten gets 5 big tests in Week 3

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 15, 2021 10:46 AM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson instructs his team in the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Big 12 coaches says swift expansion solidified league future

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 13, 2021 05:35 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

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

TCU head coach Gary Patterson calls a play against Duquesne during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Big 12 This Week: No. 9 Iowa State biggest rivalry game yet

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 09, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

Cincinnati defensive lineman Jabari Taylor (90) reacts after sacking Miami (Ohio) quarterback AJ Mayer during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Big 12 quickly working to expand before Texas, OU departures

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 07, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

Missouri State quarterback Jason Shelley throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Late stops help Oklahoma St. hold off Missouri St. 23-16

Sep. 04, 2021 11:09 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 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

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 - Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Iowa State for the Big 12 Conference championship, in Arlington, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rattler was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team offense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Awkward future for Big 12 even with Oklahoma favored again

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 27, 2021 03:10 AM 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