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The Oklahoman's sports staff bring you the latest in Oklahoma State athletics news, commentary and analysis.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing offer their first impressions of new Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris, thoughts on assistant coaching moves and a look at what's ahead for the current players as Morris builds next year's roster.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Joe Mussatto offer their thoughts on the hiring of Eric Morris as Oklahoma State's new football coach, and Joe shares some takeaways from his trip to Denton to meet Morris last week.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Joe Mussatto go inside the complexities of Oklahoma State's coaching search from a timing perspective, with the early signing period approaching and candidates in the mix for conference championship games and the playoff.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by McClain Baxley of GoPokes.com to discuss some of OSU's coaching candidates, the remainder of the season and the potential future employment of Mike Gundy.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by Marshall Scott of the Pistols Firing Blog to discuss Homecoming, the Shirtless Guys of 231 and the OSU coaching search as the Cowboys prepare for the second half of the season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Joe Mussatto discuss a collection of candidates who have been highlighted in Joe's ongoing five-part series of possibilities, focusing on coaches with Oklahoma ties and head coaches at the Group of Five level.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by Tyler Waldrep of Pistols Firing to discuss the unique vibes around Oklahoma State football in the wake of Mike Gundy and Todd Grantham being fired in the last seven days.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss the firing of Mike Gundy, the roles of Doug Meacham and Rob Glass, and the outlook of the program in the wake of such a significant change. They also discuss their favorite Gundy moments.
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The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by Marshall Scott of the Pistols Firing Blog on this week's edition of The Cowboy Chronicles to discuss what's ahead for Oklahoma State football this week and beyond.
Can Oklahoma State football find incremental success at Oregon? The Cowboy Chronicles crew previews Week 2 game against the Ducks.
How many games will Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State football win in 2025? The Cowboy Chronicles crew gives a game-by-game breakdown.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing to discuss Maealiuaki Smith's debut as Oklahoma State's starting quarterback, the dangers of Colorado's star players and the keys to a Thanksgiving feast.
As Oklahoma State enters its final home game of the season, Mike Gundy says he will play young players only if they can help the team win. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by Daniel Allen of the O'Colly to discuss the balance of playing guys who are set to graduate versus getting experience for youngsters who could benefit from the experience next year.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by Marshall Scott of the Pistols Firing Blog to discuss the status of Oklahoma State football, and the wild Monday that began with Mike Gundy talking about unhappy fans who are 'weak' and 'can't pay their bills.'
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by McClain Baxley of GoPokes.com to discuss the effort issues Mike Gundy detailed in his Monday press conference, look ahead at the Cowboys' bowl chances and offer thoughts on costumes of Halloween past.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Joe Mussatto recap the trip to Provo, Utah, where OSU suffered a painful loss but also showed positive signs for the future. What has to happen for the Pokes to beat Baylor this week? And the podcast's Halloween theme continues.
Suddenly this week’s OSU game is the most important game of the season, opening the door to a uniquely challenging middle of the schedule. The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Joe Mussatto discuss the situation ahead.
Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing joins The Oklahoman's Scott Wright on this week's podcast to break down the breakdowns of OSU's loss against Utah and assess the status of the quarterback situation, including Zane Flores' standing with the group.
Ollie Gordon and the Cowboys suddenly can't run the football, but why? The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by McClain Baxley of GoPokes.com to discuss that and the other looming questions that surround this OSU team as it heads into the Big 12 opener against Utah.
Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing joins The Oklahoman's Scott Wright as the podcast returns to Stonecloud Brewing Co. in Stillwater. They discuss how the Cowboys will replace the production of injured Collin Oliver, what is missing in the run game, along with other pressing questions for the Cowboys.
Coming off a 44-20 win over South Dakota State, OSU faces an Arkansas team that will have bigger, more athletic defenders, especially on the defensive line. Will coach Mike Gundy's concern about his team's lackluster rushing output stretch into Week 2?
The Cowboy Chronicles podcast returns ahead of OSU's season opener with South Dakota State. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down Ollie Gordon II's chances of making a serious Heisman run and the most important piece of the defense's desired improvement.
The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh bring you the post-Texas Bowl wrapup with a look back at the game and the Pokes’ 10-win season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh are back at the Stonecloud Taproom to dissect Oklahoma State's 2024 signing class.
With the Cowboys as two-TD underdogs in the Big 12 title game against Texas, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss OSU's chances of an OSU upset, and what that would look like if it's going to happen.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a quick look back to the Cowboys' odd Houston victory, then discuss what could be the big storylines against BYU, aside from the word jumble that is the Big 12 title game tiebreaker rules.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Justin Martinez dive into the details of OSU's rally past Houston, with Brennan Presley having a career day, Ollie Gordon II returning to form and Alan Bowman turning in his best performance as a Cowboy.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer their theories on what happened in Orlando and what the recovery plan looks like for a Cowboy team still in the hunt for a spot in the Big 12 title game.
Mike Gundy was quick to discuss the importance of "moving forward" when he addressed the media on Monday. He knows what can happen to a team that lets a big win linger too long. And he knows what happens when a team isn't mentally sharp for a week of practice. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss that and a few other interesting tidbits that remain after an enthralling Bedlam.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss what made the final (for now) Bedlam game special, discuss Ollie Gordon II's performance and take a look at the unexpected heroes of the game.
OSU coach Mike Gundy shared his thoughts on how Bedlam has changed since his first one in 1986, and The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh share their thoughts on the increasingly important game between two teams in the five-way tie for the Big 12 lead.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh explain which of OSU running back Ollie Gordon's stats wowed them the most after he ran wild once again and carried the Cowboys to a 45-13 win over Cincinnati.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Joe Mussatto look back at the Cowboys' win over West Virginia, ahead to the challenges presented by Cincinnati and weigh the impact of Ollie Gordon with the offensive changes the Cowboys have made since the South Alabama game.
Heading into the West Virginia game, Oklahoma State has revived an offense that averaged just over 20 points a game during non-conference play. Now, they're at more than 31 per game. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss that and everything else Mike Gundy had to say on Monday.
Oklahoma State has turned its season around with back-to-back wins against teams from the state of Kansas, despite being the underdog on their home field. The offense provided consistency and the defense adjusted just in time. The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break it all down.
Coming off the most important win of the season, Oklahoma State needs to do it again this week when Kansas comes to Boone Pickens Stadium. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss what the Pokes did well and how it can be applied to the Kansas game.
Oklahoma State reversed its fortunes after two painful losses and pulled an upset as a double-digit underdog at home against Kansas State. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dissect all that went right for the Cowboys in each phase of the game.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh look beyond what Mike Gundy said about his quarterback situation and potential absences in the secondary to interpret what it means for his personnel on Friday night against Kansas State.
Oklahoma State linebacker Collin Oliver makes a live appearance on the show, in cooperation with preediction.com, to discuss the upcoming game against Kansas State. He also gives his thoughts on Bedlam, a glimpse into his life away from football and his answers to some fan questions.
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With a second straight painful loss, Oklahoma State is looking for answers. Alan Bowman is the quarterback now, but the offense still has issues. The defense is growing, but that brings struggles. The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break it all down.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh are back at Stonecloud Brewing Co. in Stillwater to break down the aftermath of OSU's 33-7 loss to South Alabama, what Mike Gundy had to say in his weekly media luncheon, and why he says the team has no "major" issues to fix.
Oklahoma State lost 33-7 to South Alabama on a night when seemingly nothing went right for OSU. The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break it down.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh are back at the Stonecloud tap room to discuss Oklahoma State football's most pressing topics. The three-headed quarterback monster is on the list, but the offensive line is the bigger concern.
The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Joe Mussatto break down OSU’s 27-15 win at Arizona State, from the late-arriving run game to the second-half defensive shutout.
A Devil of a week As the Cowboys prepare for a trip to the desert to play the Arizona State Sun Devils, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dissect Mike Gundy's comments on his quarterback situation, among other things, and offer some predictions for the game
Nothing went as expected in Oklahoma State’s season-opening 27-13 win over Central Arkansas. The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the most important parts of the wackiness in the postgame edition of The Cowboy Chronicles.
In the Central Arkansas pregame edition of The Cowboy Chronicles, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss what Mike Gundy's multiple-QB plan might look like, dissect the depth chart and make some season predictions for the Cowboys' season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh are back at Stonecloud Brewing Co. in Stillwater on National Signing Day to break down Oklahoma State's signing class, assess the portal additions the Cowboys have made and take a look ahead to next week's Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Wisconsin.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a quick look back at Bedlam, discuss how Spencer Sanders will ultimately be viewed as an OSU quarterback and break down the best Thanksgiving side dishes in this week's Stonecould Six Pack.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss the magnitude of Spencer Sanders' off-the-bench save against Iowa State, explore the challenges OSU will face in Bedlam and dissect the Cowboys' Big 12 championship and bowl possibilities.
The Cowboys rally to defeat Iowa State 20-14 on Saturday in Stillwater. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the game with columnist Jenni Carlson.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh are back at Stonecloud Brewing Co. to discuss the Cowboys' search for a turnaround after two ugly losses, assess what's ahead with Iowa State and look at the Cowboys' bowl possibilities.
Kansas routs Oklahoma State 37-16 in Lawrence, Kan. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the Cowboys' loss to the Jayhawks.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dive into a variety of topics, from Spencer Sanders' looming health concerns to the Kansas QB situation to OSU's need for an increased pass rush entering a challenging week at Kansas.
Oklahoma State fell 48-0 to Kanas State in Manhattan, Kan. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the Cowboys' second loss of the season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a quick look back at OSU's win over Texas, dive into the details of the rampant injuries that linger as the Cowboys prep for Kansas State and discuss the two lingering concerns for OSU in the stretch run -- running the ball and stopping the run.
The Cowboys rally to defeat Texas 41-34 on Saturday in Stillwater. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the game with columnist Jenni Carlson.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dive into the week ahead of the OSU football team as it prepares for a homecoming showdown with Texas, looking at the impact the Cowboy defensive line could have against a talented offensive front and how OSU can improve its run game and tackling struggles from a week ago.
Oklahoma State fell 43-40 to TCU in double overtime. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the Cowboys' first loss of the season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the challenges facing the Cowboys in this week's top-15 matchup at TCU, assess who the next inductee into the Ring of Honor should be, and debate their favorite team nicknames.
The undefeated Cowboys beat Texas Tech 41-31 on Saturday in Stillwater. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the game with columnist Jenni Carlson.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer their thoughts on how the Cowboys will avoid a letdown after a meaningful win at Baylor, plus look ahead to the unique challenges Texas Tech presents, and Jacob explains why Brendon Evers had blood dripping down his face during post-practice interviews on Tuesday.
The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dive into the details of OSU’s 36-25 win at Baylor, looking at some important trends and key individual performances that pushed the Cowboys to victory.
In this week's edition of the Cowboy Chronicles, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh preview Oklahoma State's game against Baylor, who beat the Cowboys last season in the Big 12 Championship.
In this week's edition of the Cowboy Chronicles, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh evaluate OSU coach Mike Gundy's comments on Tuesday evening regarding the latest talk that Bedlam is dead. Plus, what we've learned about the Cowboys so far and our fair favorites.
In this week's edition of the Cowboy Chronicles, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Jenni Carlson recap OSU's win over Arkansas Pine Bluff.
In this week's edition of the Cowboy Chronicles, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a quick look back at OSU's win over Arizona State, discuss the unique setting in facing a below-average opponent from a lower level and make predictions for Week 3.
Oklahoma State beat Arizona State 34-17 Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the win.
This week's Cowboy Chronicles podcast, recorded from the new regular location, Stonecloud Brewing Co. in Stillwater, takes a look ahead to Oklahoma State's second week of the season, with the Arizona State Sun Devils coming to Stillwater on Saturday.
The Oklahoma State Cowboys beat Central Michigan 58-44 in the first game of the fall 2022 football season. Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh took to Twitter Spaces to discuss.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh bring back the Cowboy Chronicles with a new look and location. Welcome in Stonecloud Brewing Co.! Scott and Jacob also discuss Mike Gundy's Week 1 press conference and preview the upcoming season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the struggles and the comeback that fell just short for OSU in the Big 12 championship game.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Berry Tramel dive into the details of a wild Bedlam game and examine what it means for Oklahoma State in the College Football Playoff picture.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a look ahead to the upcoming Bedlam showdown, which has as much at stake as any Bedlam in decades.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Jenni Carlson dive into Oklahoma State's 23-0 win over Texas Tech in Lubbock, from the defensive dominance to the offensive injuries, along with a look ahead to Bedlam.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by Jacob Unruh and Jenni Carlson to break down Oklahoma State's dominating 63-17 win over TCU, which included 447 rushing yards, a strangling defensive performance and a big show for Barry Sanders, who finally got a statue at Boone Pickens Stadium.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Berry Tramel offer their analysis of Oklahoma State's 24-3 domination of West Virginia in Morgantown, from the defensive dominance to the offensive steadiness and the special teams mastery that got OSU to 8-1 on the season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down what lies ahead for Oklahoma State when it goes on the road to face West Virginia.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Jenni Carlson examine all the things Oklahoma State did well in dismantling Kansas 55-3 on Saturday night.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer their thoughts on what Oklahoma State needs to do to take care of Kansas. They talk about Mike Gundy's contract update, the Cowboys' offensive woes in the third quarter, and some football players' favorite TV shows.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down what worked and, more importantly, what didn't, in the Cowboys' 24-21 loss to Iowa State on Saturday, with a bonus appearance by Berry Tramel to discuss Chinese pizza in Des Moines.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh share their feelings about OSU's upcoming trip to Iowa State for a crucial game in the Cowboys' pursuit of a Big 12 title game appearance.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dive into everything that went right for Oklahoma State in its come-from-behind win over the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, which propelled the Cowboys into the top 10 in this week's rankings.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh are rested from the open week and ready to dive into the OSU-Texas game, offering their thoughts on the Longhorn run game and how OSU might attack the Texas defense. Plus, Jacob poses the question, is this the Cowboys' last Big 12 game in Austin?
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Berry Tramel offer their thoughts on Oklahoma State's 24-14 win over Baylor, from the strong defensive performance to Spencer Sanders' three interceptions and the Cowboys' Big 12 outlook.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the meeting of unbeaten, top-25 teams as OSU hosts Baylor on Saturday. They try to figure out what to make of the Bears through four games, predict what direction the OSU offense might go and analyze the value of special teams in this matchup.
Examining the Cowboys' 31-20 win over Kansas State, from the offensive effectiveness of Spencer Sanders, Tay Martin and Jaylen Warren to the defensive success that capped the victory.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a brief look back at the Cowboys' win in Boise, then pivot ahead to the upcoming challenge against Kansas State. The offense will be handcuffed by injuries again this week, meaning it should be another tight, low-scoring contest.
It was a close call in Idaho for the Pokes, but OSU left Boise with a 21-20 win. The Cowboys finally ran the ball well, even if they couldn't do much in the passing game, and the defense overcame some early struggles to shut the door on the Broncos.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh preview the Boise State game, discuss the inefficiencies of the Cowboy rushing attack, pinpoint the prime area of improvement for the defense, and offer some prediction for Saturday's matchup.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Berry Tramel offer analysis on Oklahoma State's 28-23 victory over Tulsa, breaking down the struggles of the run game, the positives from the defense and the big plays that made the victory possible.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer their opinions on what the Cowboys need to focus on correcting before taking on Tulsa this weekend, as well as taking a look at some things that went for the Pokes in last week's 23-16 victory over Missouri State.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson break down Oklahoma State's 23-16 win over Missouri State, from Shane Illingworth's unexpected start at quarterback to the struggling offensive line and the defense's strong showing in tough situations.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh celebrate the arrival of game week by offering some fun predictions for the Missouri State game, plus a breakdown of what Cowboy players had to say when they spoke to the media on Tuesday night.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss the interesting nuggets that came out of Thursday's post-practice interviews with Mike Gundy and Cowboy players. Scott and Jacob also offer their thoughts on conference realignment and make some predictions about the season ahead.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh revisit the highlights from Oklahoma State's appearance at Big 12 Media Days on Thursday.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Berry Tramel break down all facets of Oklahoma State's 37-34 win over Miami on Tuesday night in the Cheez-It Bowl
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Berry Tramel break down what happened in the Cowboys' frustrating 29-22 loss at TCU on Saturday, from the punchless offense, the defense giving up big plays and the kicking game going haywire.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson dissect all the crazy things that happened in Oklahoma State's 50-44 win over Texas Tech on Saturday.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh assess all the breakdowns, missed opportunities and injuries that piled up on the Cowboys in a 41-13 Bedlam loss on Saturday in Norman.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Berry Tramel examine what went wrong in the Cowboys' 41-34 overtime loss to Texas. The turnover woes of Spencer Sanders were too much for a stout OSU defense to overcome as the Cowboys suffered their first loss of the season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson examine the Cowboys' defensive performance, Spencer Sanders' play in his return from an ankle injury, and what the win means to the Cowboys in the race for the Big 12 title game.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson break down all the things that went right for Oklahoma State in a 47-7 rout of Kansas on Saturday. The OSU defense was stellar again, Chuba Hubbard looked like his usual self, and the passing game was on point from true freshman Shane Illingworth.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Berry Tramel break down Oklahoma State's 16-7 win over Tulsa. They look at third-string freshman Shane Illingworth's performance after entering in the third quarter to save the game, the offensive line's struggles, and the defense's strong play throughout the victory.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss the talking points from Mike Gundy's Zoom call with the media on Monday, including Chuba Hubbard's use and the backup quarterback situation. They also talk about some true freshmen like Bixby receiver Brennan Presley who might get a chance to play this season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down OSU coach Mike Gundy's first appearance with local media in over four months, plus some discussion about the defensive depth, Calvin Bundage's return and the ESPN+ docuseries on the Cowboys, which continues with the second episode on Thursday.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer their thoughts on the future of football in the fall and the "We Want To Play" movement, plus some actual on-the-field football talk, breaking down the early analysis of the offense and defense.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer insights into the current state of the OSU football program, Mike Gundy's voluntary contract adjustments and the basketball team's ongoing appeal of NCAA sanctions.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a look at what the Cowboys will be trying to accomplish in spring practice at quarterback and running back -- which mostly means finding backups to returning starters. Plus, they discuss the men's basketball team's postseason outlook, along with some talk about wrestling, baseball and softball.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a look at Oklahoma State's returning linebackers, as well as the Calvin Bundage situation in this week's spring practice position preview. Plus, they go around the horn with basketball, wrestling, baseball and softball.
With Tylan Wallace still working his way back from injury, OSU will be thin at receiver in the spring. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh examine who has a lot to gain during spring practice, and how things might look different under new offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn. Plus some hoops talk ahead of a big Bedlam showdown, and some baseball after an up-and-down start to the season.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh begin an examination of each position with the start of spring practice one month away. This week, they talk about the secondary, plus some hoops, softball and baseball conversation.
Wednesday was big at OSU, with the football team putting the finishing touches on a solid recruiting class and the men's basketball team earning its first Big 12 victory of the season. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the details of both in this week's episode.
The NCAA transfer portal has become like Amazon for college football players. OSU has had a few shipments go out, and a couple come in. Now, the Cowboy coaches are likely browsing to see where they could find some help. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss that, plus the concerning state of OSU hoops, as well as some spring sports.
After a Tuesday pep rally in the middle of January, excitement about OSU football couldn't be any higher. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh talk about the pep rally and their conversations with players afterward, while also looking ahead to signing day and taking a glimpse at basketball.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a look at the looming decisions that will soon be made at Oklahoma State, and they examine what is known about the Cowboys on both sides of the ball. Plus, a little hoops talk.
From the NRG Stadium sidelines, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson offer their thoughts on Oklahoma State's 24-21 loss to Texas A&M in the Texas Bowl, and peek ahead at what next year could look like for the Cowboys aside from pending NFL decisions of Chuba Hubbard and Tylan Wallace.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jenni Carlso are in Houston for the Texas Bowl, previewing the game, plus analyzing the NFL decisions that linger for Chuba Hubbard and Tylan Wallace.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dive into Oklahoma State's 18-player signing class from Wednesday, looking at the potential early impact players, the Oklahoma emphasis and the depth the class adds. Plus, they answer questions from a full mailbag.
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard is at least staying around long enough to play in the Texas Bowl later this month. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss what that means for OSU and for Hubbard's future. Plus, some quarterback talk and a quick look ahead to signing day.
The Doak Walker Award was given out to someone other than Chuba Hubbard Thursday night. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss how Hubbard is being viewed on the national landscape, plus the AP All-Big 12 team and a wide range of topics in the weekly mailbag.
Several young players and reserves will get extra work in bowl preparations. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer up three players each who need to use that extra practice time wisely to take full advantage of the opportunities ahead of them, whether it's for the bowl game or beyond.
Will Chuba Hubbard get invited to the Heisman Trophy Ceremony in New York? Will he win the Doak Walker Award? Will he be back at OSU next season? The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss those questions, plus answer several questions from the listener mailbag.
OSU has lost a couple of players to the NCAA transfer portal this week. Will they lose a couple to the NFL Draft? And where might the Cowboys go bowling? The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dive into all those topics and more.
Oklahoma State couldn't make the plays it needed to make in a 34-16 Bedlam loss Saturday night. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Jenni Carlson discuss the performances of Chuba Hubbard and Dru Brown, and how they were linked together, plus a look at the defense, and possible bowl talk.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh offer their thoughts on the big point spread for Bedlam, share some of the stories OSU players told about football and Thanksgiving, and dive deep into an overflowing mailbag.
Taking a look at Bedlam from the other side, The Oklahoman's Ryan Aber and Abby Bitterman join the podcast to provide some Sooner insight. What makes Jalen Hurts so dangerous? How has the defense improved? We discuss all that and more in this episode of the Cowboy Chronicles.
Oklahoma State pulled off a tough and crucial victory Saturday, 20-13 at West Virginia. Dru Brown's gritty performance, combined with 194 yards from scrimmage from Chuba Hubbard and a strong defensive performance, powered the Pokes to their 10th eight-win season in the last 12 seasons. And the Cowboys have their most momentum of the year heading into Bedlam next Saturday.
Spencer Sanders is out for the rest of the regular season after he severely injured this thumb during the game. Plus a look at the Cowboys defense, and Scott and Jacob answer some of your questions about the Pokes.
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard is gaining some noticeable momentum in national Heisman Trophy talks. Mike Gundy has a decision to make weighing work vs. family, and Tuesday night's reveal of the playoff rankings give us a better idea of Oklahoma State's potential bowl destination.
Oklahoma State's easy win over Kansas was keyed by another strong performance from Chuba Hubbard and the defense. Plus, backup quarterback Dru Brown entered in place of injured Spencer Sanders and threw a highly celebrated touchdown pass to Dillon Stoner. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Jenni Carlson break down all of it, as well as Hubbard's Heisman candidacy in the Cowboy Chronicles postgame.
Podcast host and OSU student Ryan Novozinsky joins the show to talk Cowboy football and the unique guest list for his “In the Novo” podcast. And we answer questions from the mailbag, including one that addresses OSU’s scenarios to make the Big 12 title game.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take on a variety of Cowboy football topics, from Les Miles' return to Boone Pickens Stadium, Kansas' weak run defense, redshirting freshmen who could get in some games late this season and the Pokes' newly unveiled "Cowboy Batallion" uniforms.
Will Chuba Hubbard get enough Heisman love to make it to New York? Which true freshmen could get late-season playing time? We discuss all that and answer questions from the listener mailbag.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh interview former OSU running back Greg Gold and his current project designing helmet logos. Also a discussion on Cade Cunningham's commitment and OSU's top 25 ranking.
Oklahoma State's 34-27 win over TCU was full of storylines, and we discuss them all in the Cowboy Chronicles postgame edition. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh, Berry Tramel and Jenni Carlson break down the most interesting angles from the Cowboys' important victory.
With Friday morning's news that OSU receiver Tylan Wallace has a torn ACL, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss the fallout of the injury, who will be impacted and how things will change. Plus, there are plenty of other questions addressed in the mailbag segment.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss the Cowboys' growing confidence on defense, the race for the title of OSU's fastest player between Chuba Hubbard and Braydon Johnson, and some Cowboys' thoughts on the NCAA vote to eventually allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness.
An Oklahoma State upset of Iowa State could have been the most surprising result of the weekend in the Big 12, but it turned out to be perhaps the least surprising. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unrh and Berry Tramel examine what went right for the Pokes and what the win does for the Cowboys going forward.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss Spencer Sanders' turnover problems heading into Iowa State. They also answer a plethora of questions from the mailbag.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Berry Tramel offer their thoughts on Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy's Monday press conference that either agitated or excited Cowboy fans. And they break down some of the hot topics on OSU's 2020 schedule, especially the non-November Bedlam game.
Oklahoma State looked to be in a shootout, but ended up on the wrong side of a runaway in a 45-27 loss to Baylor. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Jenni Carlson break down the breakdowns, from offensive turnovers to big plays allowed by the defense, while also taking a look at some interesting statistics from the game.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss a wide array of topics, from Stillwater High to Homecoming and Hoops. And they even talk about the actual football game coming up between OSU and Baylor. Plus, they answer a good variety of questions from the mailbag.
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard has changed the way many Canadians in and around Edmonton, Alberta, view American college football. Hubbard, who is from the Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park, is a star, and CTV-Edmonton sports anchor Adam Cook joins The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh to discuss Hubbard's popularity on the Canadian side of the border.
As Oklahoma State enjoys an open week at the midway point of the season, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh hand out grades to each position group on offense, defense and special teams. And the weekly mailbag is full of interesting questions.
In the middle of the open week, The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss how Oklahoma State is using its time to get rest, particularly for some starters. And what's to make of the news that running back Jahmyl Jeter has entered the transfer portal?
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright is joined by columnist Berry Tramel to talk about all the things that went wrong in Oklahoma State's 45-35 loss at Texas Tech. Turnovers, missed tackles, ill-timed penalties and more. It was a day that nothing seemed to go the Cowboys' way.
Former OSU defensive back Deion Imade joins The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson to discuss the Cowboy defense and his memories of playing at Texas Tech. Plus, we answer questions from the mailbag.
Can a running back win the Heisman Trophy in the quarterback world we live in now? Chuba Hubbard is getting some of that attention after his hot start, but what will it take to keep him in the conversation? The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss that, plus a new OSU receiver commit and some thoughts on the Texas Tech game ahead.
Oklahoma State seemed to dominate Kansas State Saturday night, even if the 26-13 final score didn't necessarily reflect it. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 296 yards. The defense was in full control. But the red-zone issues flared up again. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson discuss it all.
Kansas State beat writer Kellis Robinett of the Wichita Eagle and Kansas City Star joins us to offer some insight on the Wildcats. And the Friday Mailbag segment is full of interesting questions.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh discuss their one lasting impression from Oklahoma state's loss at Texas, then turn the attention to OSU's first Big 12 home game of the year against Kansas State. Will Chuba Hubbard continue to carry the ball 30-plus times? And in what ways can the Cowboys help alleviate his workload?
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jacob Unruh and Berry Tramel break down what went right, what went wrong and what it means for the future after OSU's 36-30 loss at Texas.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh take a crack at guessing who might step into the spotlight unexpectedly when Oklahoma State takes on Texas on Saturday. And they answer a boatload of questions from the mailbag.
Oklahoma State approaches its Big 12 Conference opener with a winning streak on the line. The Cowboys have won four straight over Texas, and five in a row in Austin, dating back to 2010. For a program that couldn't beat the Longhorns for years, what has made them so good in unfriendly territory?
Oklahoma State seemed to lose all its mojo in an ugly second quarter Saturday at Tulsa, but came out energized after halftime to silence the Golden Hurricane. The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh dissect the ups and downs of the Cowboys' day.
The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh are joined by Dekota Gregory of the Tulsa World to break down the Tulsa side of the OSU-TU matchup, plus we answer questions from the mailbag.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh examine the matchups when Oklahoma State's impressive offense takes on Tulsa's tough defense. On the other side of the ball, Tulsa's offense has been slower to get going, while the OSU defense has been up and down.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright, Jenni Carlson and Jacob Unruh break down OSU's slow start and fast recovery, its superstar receiver and Spencer Sanders' aversion to sliding
Oklahoma State faces McNeese State, an FCS opponent that offers little challenge. What can be gained? And we answer questions from the mailbag.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Jacob Unruh break down the performance of the offensive line, the changes the defense has gone through with Malcolm Rodriguez switching positions, and introduce you to BB.
The Oklahoman's Scott Wright and Berry Tramel break down what went right for Spencer Sanders in his Oklahoma State debut, plus the ups and downs of the defense in the season-opening win at Oregon State.
Which quarterback will throw the most passes this season? Who will be the leading tackler? We address those and other similar topics and answer questions from the listener mailbag.
Former Oklahoma State quarterback Clint Chelf talk about the view from inside a quarterback competition, the challenges of changing offensive coordinators and his thoughts on a former Poke taking over at his high school alma mater.
LD Brown entertained the media with a variety of stories during his interview Tuesday night, and shed some light on the Cowboys' kickoff return plans, saying he and Chuba Hubbard could be used at the same time. Plus, we open the mailbag to answer listener questions.
Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson take a deep dive into the Cowboy's defense beginning with the Oklahoma State secondary.
Scott Wright and sports editor Ryan Sharp take a look at the second half of the OSU Cowboy football schedule, and answer some questions from the mail bag.
Oklahoma State's quarterback battle seems to have no end coming soon. What are the pros and cons of a competition that carries on through August? And the Cowboys extended their series with Arkansas into the 2030s.
What does the first half of Oklahoma State’s schedule hold? Where are the speed bumps and how does the quarterback timeline factor in? Plus, we answer listener questions from the mailbag.
Oklahoma State's dueling quarterbacks, Dru Brown and Spencer Sanders, spoke to the media for the first time since arriving in Stillwater over a year ago. What did their appearance in front of the microphones tell us, and what challenges do Mike Gundy and Sean Gleeson face in deciding between the two?
Could South Alabama grad transfer Jordan McCray step into a starting role in OSU's receiving lineup? Plus, Jim Knowles' comfort level in his second year, and mailbag questions from listeners.
New OSU offensive line coach Charlie Dickey was brought in to improve toughness and discipline on the offensive line. How will he and the coaching staff mesh?
How will new OSU offensive coordinator Sean Gleason blend with the established system in Stillwater? And who will his quarterback be?
The Cowboys coach caught some people off guard with how much ownership he has taken with last year's struggles.
The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson discuss Oklahoma State’s appearance at Big 12 Media Day, the pending quarterback battle, and what they learned about new offensive line coach Charlie Dickey.
What did OSU's spring practice/scrimmage teach us, who impressed, and whether being the star of the spring scrimmage is a blessing or a curse?
How much you can actually learn from a spring scrimmage, and what the fans can take from Saturday’s event.
The Oklahoman’s Scott Wright and Jenni Carlson take an early look at what might be learned from Oklahoma State’s spring finale
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News, commentary and analysis from The Oklahoman's college football beat writers and columnists.
News, commentary and analysis from The Oklahoman's college football beat writers and columnists.
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