Spencer Sanders

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal in Glendale, Ariz. When Fields got together with some of his teammates last Saturday to watch college football on TV, the mood was dark. “Distraught,” Fields said. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Who's eligible? Who's playing?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2020 01:49 AM EDT

Marshall linebacker Brian Cavicante (16) celebrates after a stop against Appalachian State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

AP Top 25: No. 12 Miami rises; Marshall jumps into rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 20, 2020 02:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, front left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, front right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Big Ten's third football schedule of the 2020 season is highlighted by Michigan-Ohio State on Dec. 12, the final day of the conference's regular-season and the latest date the rivals have ever played. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Huskers get tough draw; UCF rising star

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 19, 2020 09:06 PM EDT

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy jogs onto the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

No. 11 Oklahoma State survives against Tulsa, 16-7

By John Tranchina Sep. 19, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

No. 11 Oklahoma State QB Sanders exits game with injury

By John Tranchina Sep. 19, 2020 01:08 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — No. 11 Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders left Saturday's game against Tulsa late in the opening quarter with an apparent...

Tulsa defensive end Bryce Alonso (91) tackles Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

Tulsa at Oklahoma State 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 12:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019 file photo Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy walks on the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State has high hopes with Heisman contender Chuba Hubbard and star receiver Tylan Wallace. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Hubbard leads high hopes for No. 15 Oklahoma State

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 01, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

FILE - Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs onto the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Ehliger gets his last chance to win a Big 12 title for 14th-ranked Texas, which lost the league championship game two years ago after beating Oklahoma earlier that season. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

No. 5 Oklahoma still Big 12 favorite with inexperienced QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2020 02:13 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Dru Brown looks to pass the ball against Texas A&M during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Mond leads A&M to 24-21 win over Oklahoma St. in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2019 10:17 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) avoids an attempted tackle by TCU safety Ar'Darius Washington (27) and linebacker Garret Wallow during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Norman, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)

No. 7 Oklahoma, No. 21 Oklahoma State renew Bedlam rivalry

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

No. 7 Oklahoma needs Bedlam for Big 12’s playoff chance

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 27, 2019 02:13 AM EST

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Dru Brown, right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

No. 21 Oklahoma State adjusts after key injuries

By John Tranchina Nov. 25, 2019 06:20 PM EST

LSU coach Ed Orgeron; his wife, Kelly; and players celebrate the team's 56-20 victory over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Rivalry week with ranked matchups

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2019 03:23 AM EST

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown, right, shakes hands with Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy after an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)

Brown, Hubbard lead No. 22 Oklahoma State over WVU 20-13

By John Raby Nov. 23, 2019 03:25 PM EST

Reports: Oklahoma State QB Sanders out for season

Nov. 21, 2019 11:19 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders will miss the rest of the season after having thumb surgery this week. ...