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FILE - Oklahoma State safety Jason Taylor II (25) walks on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, on Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Defensive lineman Collin Oliver and safety Jason Taylor II are preseason All-Big 12 picks. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 12 Oklahoma State has high hopes after Fiesta Bowl win

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 19, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) carries the ball up field during the first half an NCAA college football game against TCU, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
2021 AP All-America Team, List

Dec. 13, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST

FILE - Baylor coach Dave Aranda watches from the sideline during the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas, Nov. 13, 2021. Aranda got 15 of the 20 votes for coach of the year in balloting for The Associated Press' All-Big 12 team and awards. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Cyclones RB Hall, Bears' Aranda, Pitre win AP Big 12 honors

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 09, 2021 11:51 AM EST

Texas Tech wide receiver Kaylon Geiger catches a pass between Baylor cornerback Zeke Brown and safety Jairon McVea, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Defenses in spotlight for Oklahoma St-Baylor Big 12 matchup

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 01, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Kansas safety Ricky Thomas Jr., top, interrupts a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley (80) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Kansas at Oklahoma State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oklahoma State at Iowa State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 03:21 PM EDT

Oklahoma State fans perform the actions for the waving song at the start of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Kansas State at Oklahoma State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 08:17 PM 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

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

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 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

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws downfield against Oklahoma State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Oklahoma State at TCU 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 01:23 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

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, left, talks with Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy before an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State at Oklahoma 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 07:25 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Oklahoma State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Iowa State at Oklahoma State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 04:23 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, and Kansas head coach Les Miles talk before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Oklahoma State at Kansas 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 03:09 PM EDT