Dezmon Jackson
FILE - Baylor offensive linemen Connor Galvin, left, and Xavier Newman-Johnson (55), head coach Dave Aranda, and linebacker Terrel Bernard, right, hold up the trophy as ABC commentator Molly McGrath looks on after an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Aranda has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season after leading the Bears to a Big 12 championship and a school-record 12 wins capped by a Sugar Bowl victory last season. The school announced the extension Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, two months after athletic director Mack Rhoades had said there was a verbal agreement in amend the coach's contract. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File)
Baylor's Aranda gets contract extension through 2028 season

Feb. 15, 2022 12:46 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Jaylen Warren (7) runs against Notre Dame during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 9 Oklahoma State beats No. 5 Notre Dame 37-35 in Fiesta

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2022 05:16 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Coan finally got a chance to don the Irish blue and gold in his final college season. He gets a chance to cap his season in a major way at the New Year's Day Fiesta Bowl. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Fiesta Bowl pits No. 5 Notre Dame vs. No. 9 Oklahoma State

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:45 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. Coan finally got a chance to don the Irish blue and gold in his final college season. He gets a chance to cap his season in a major way at the New Year's Day Fiesta Bowl. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
No. 5 Notre Dame faces No. 9 Oklahoma State in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 31, 2021 12:33 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) rolls out to pass while chased by Baylor defensive lineman TJ Franklin (90) in the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Sanders has made a steady climb in four years at Stillwater and gets a chance to cap his season in a major way at the New Year's Day Fiesta Bowl. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File)
Coan, Sanders looking to lead their teams to Fiesta Bowl win

By John Marshall Dec. 30, 2021 02:59 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) is stopped short of the goal line by Baylor safety Jairon McVea on fourth down in the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
No. 5 Notre Dame to face No. 9 Oklahoma State in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 05, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) celebrates his second-half, 4-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi won 31-21. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Sugar Bowl matches No. 6 Baylor vs. No. 8 Mississippi

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) is stopped short of the goal line by Baylor defensive lineman Gabe Hall (95) and safety Jalen Pitre (8) in the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
The Latest: Notre Dame, Oklahoma St to clash in Fiesta Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 12:40 PM EST

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Young leads Tide over Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2021 08:49 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) is tackled by Baylor linebacker Dillon Doyle short of the goal line in the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Baylor holds on for Big 12 title, knocks Okla St out of CFP

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 04, 2021 04:07 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Jaylen Warren (7) celebrates following his touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Jaylen Warren, No. 10 Oklahoma State roll past TCU, 63-17

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 13, 2021 11:38 PM EST

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

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 - 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

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

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Miami coach Manny Diaz talks with safety Bubba Bolden (21) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Miami Gardens, Fla, A lopsided loss to end the regular season cost coach Diaz's team a spot in a major bowl. Instead, the Hurricanes (8-2) will finish their best season in years on a smaller stage on Tuesday night, against Oklahoma State in the Cheez-It Bowl. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP, File)
No. 18 Miami motivated to finish strong in Cheez-It Bowl

By Corey Long Dec. 28, 2020 06:39 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