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FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM 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

Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) knocks the ball away from Notre Dame wide receiver Braden Lenzy (0) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New coach, old pain: Notre Dame unravels in Fiesta loss

By David Brandt Jan. 01, 2022 05:20 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 - 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 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 defensive end Tyler Lacy (89) pressures Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Sanders leads No. 7 Oklahoma State past No. 10 Oklahoma

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 27, 2021 11:48 PM EST

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) rushes as Ohio State safety Bryson Shaw (17) chases in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Michigan's Haskins scored 5 TDs

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2021 08:11 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's Spencer Sanders (3) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Bedlam: Oklahoma QB Williams faces stout Cowboys defense

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy looks down the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 9 Oklahoma St in B12 title game with 23-0 win over Tech

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 20, 2021 11:52 PM EST

Oklahoma State's Spencer Sanders (3) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Oklahoma State at Texas Tech 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 10:01 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

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

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

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)
Sanders throws 2 TDs passes, No. 11 Oklahoma State tops WVU

By John Raby Nov. 06, 2021 06:47 PM EDT

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

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

Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley (80) jumps across the goal line as Kansas safety Ricky Thomas Jr. (3), Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) and Oklahoma State offensive lineman Cole Birmingham (67) watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders, No. 15 Oklahoma State roll over Kansas

By John Tranchina Oct. 30, 2021 10:20 PM EDT