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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

Baylor running back Abram Smith scores a touchdown past Texas Tech defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 5 Oklahoma State takes on No. 9 Baylor for Big 12 title

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 04:26 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) carries for a touchdown past Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman (5) and defensive lineman Josh Ellison during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State faces Baylor for Big 12 title with eye on CFP

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 02, 2021 01:40 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

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Eyeing Big 12 title, No. 9 Oklahoma St visits Texas Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 18, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Former Oklahoma State player Barry Sanders addresses the crowd during the unveiling of a statue of Sanders outside Boone Pickens Stadium, prior to an NCAA college football game between TCU and Oklahoma State on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
TCU at Oklahoma State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 07:49 PM EST

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy takes the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 10 Oklahoma State looks to maintain strong position

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:31 PM EST

West Viginia's Major Harris has his jersey retired during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Oklahoma State at West Virginia 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:29 PM EDT

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) passes against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU goes for 2 straight over ranked foe, faces No. 11 'Pokes

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 03:18 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 11 Oklahoma State expects test vs improved West Virginia

By John Raby Nov. 04, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

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

Iowa State defensive tackle Isaiah Lee (93) tackles Oklahoma State running back Jaylen Warren (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 15 Oklahoma State looks to bounce back from first loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 03:45 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 defensive end Brock Martin (9) and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (20) stop Texas quarterback Casey Thompson (11) on fourth down during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 8 Cowboys put perfect record on line against Iowa State

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 03:02 PM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) is congratulated by offensive lineman Jarrod Hufford (54) after scoring against Kansas State during the second quarter of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 8 Oklahoma St. expects another close game with Cyclones

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) rushes for a first down as he is chased by Kansas State defenders during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Big 12 Preview: No. 8 Oklahoma St vs Iowa State tops slate

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs in for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma QB Williams among AP's Big 12 midseason honorees

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 19, 2021 03:43 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) celebrates his touchdown run against Oklahoma State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No 12 Oklahoma State rallies late to beat No. 25 Texas 32-24

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 16, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown against Oklahoma State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Oklahoma State at Texas 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) steps into the end zone against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Undefeated No. 12 Cowboys bring defense to meet No. 25 Texas

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:59 PM EDT