AP Top 25 Poll

#22 Oklahoma State Cowboys

2023

Overall Record

9-4

Last Game

vs Texas L 21-49

Conference Record

7-3

Next Game

@Texas A&M 12/27/2023

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat (93) strikes a pose in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Quinn Ewers during the first quarter of the Big 12 Championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

TD-scoring Texas DT T’Vondre Sweat and Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon top AP All-Big 12 team

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II is The Associated Press Big 12 offensive player of the year and 362-pound Texas tackle T’Vondre Sweat is the league’s top defensive player.

FILE - LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Daniels is a finalists for the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt File)

Jayden Daniels, the dazzling quarterback for LSU, is the AP college football player of the year

Oklahoma State quarterback Alan Bowman (7) drops back to pass in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

No. 22 Oklahoma State tries for 10-win season when it faces Texas A&M in Texas Bowl

Washington cornerback Kamren Fabiculanan celebrates the team's win over Oregon in the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meeting

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers blows a kiss to the trophy as he celebrates after the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Ewers throws 4 TDs as No. 7 Texas bids farewell to Big 12 with 49-21 title win over Oklahoma State

Texas celebrate after winning the Big 12 Conference Championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Texas’ 362-pound defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat adds TD to Outland Trophy resume

Texas defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat can add a touchdown to the 362-pound senior’s resume as an Outland Trophy finalist.

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, left, stands by Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, as he makes comments after the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Big 12 committed to title game even with CFP expansion and changes in league, Yormark says

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says his still-evolving conference remains committed to having a championship game even as the College Football Playoff expands from four to 12 teams after this season.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates with fans after the team's NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 7 Texas meets No. 19 Oklahoma State in Big 12 title game before Longhorns’ SEC move

Texas will try to win its fourth Big 12 title before moving to the SEC next season. The seventh-ranked Longhorns play 19th-ranked Oklahoma State in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday in the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs past BYU linebacker Ace Kaufusi (18) and safety Talan Alfrey (25) for a touchdown in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 7 Texas seeks a bookend title and CFP chance in Big 12 farewell against No. 19 Oklahoma State

Texas will try to bid farewell to the Big 12 with a bookend title. The seventh-ranked and SEC-bound Longhorns won the inaugural Big 12 championship game in 1996, and now play their last one against No. 19 Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley (80) celebrates in the arms of Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy arms after an NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Big 12 coaches name Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon and Texas DL T’Vondre Sweat top players

National rushing leader Ollie Gordon II from Oklahoma State has named the Big 12’s offensive player of the year after a vote of the league’s 14 coaches.

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) celebrates with defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) after he intercepted a Florida pass late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Conference championships critical for College Football Playoff in last 4-team bracket

There’s been a love-hate relationship with conference championship games historically. This is a year to love the games that have occasionally been knocked for being a money grab, putting unbeaten teams at risk if they slip up against a lesser opponent and being a tough sell for fans.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) celebrates with fans after the team's NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Oklahoma State’s Gordon putting up Barry Sanders-like numbers heading into Big 12 title game

Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II went from barely getting the ball the first three games this season to becoming the nation’s leading rusher and putting up numbers not seen at the school since Barry Sanders’ 1988 Heisman Trophy-winning season.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs past BYU linebacker Ace Kaufusi (18) and safety Talan Alfrey (25) for a touchdown in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Ollie Gordon II’s 5 TDs lead No. 21 Oklahoma State past BYU in 2OT, into Big 12 title game

Ollie Gordon II ran for his fifth touchdown of the game in the second overtime, and No. 21 Oklahoma State rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat BYU 40-34, securing a spot in the Big 12 Championship game.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) is forced out of bounds by Houston defensive back Malik Fleming (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Houston. Oklahoma State won 43-30. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

No. 21 Oklahoma State could punch Big 12 title game ticket vs BYU in regular-season finale

Oklahoma State remains in contention for a berth in the Big 12 Championship Game. The Cowboys are tied with Oklahoma and Kansas State for second place, and they already have defeated both heading into the regular-season finale against BYU.

Houston defensive back Juwon Gaston (21) tries to tackle Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Houston. Oklahoma State won 43-30. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

No. 21 Oklahoma State faces BYU with possible Big 12 title game berth on the line

Oklahoma State is well positioned to compete for a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game after rallying for a 43-30 win over Houston last week.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers warms up before an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Big 12 has familiar look with four traditional members still in running for conference title game

Cut the chatter about the new look and future of the Big 12 for a couple of weeks. There is an awfully familiar look to the top of the conference as it approaches the most important time of the college football season.

Houston defensive back Juwon Gaston (21) tries to tackle Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Houston. Oklahoma State won 43-30. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gordon rushes for 164 yards and 3 TDs, leads No. 24 Oklahoma St. past Houston 43-30

Alan Bowman threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns and No. 24 Oklahoma State kept its hopes of reaching the Big 12 Championship game alive with a 43-30 win over Houston.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs past Cincinnati safety Bryon Threats (10) and defensive back Kalen Carroll (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 24 Oklahoma State looks to bounce back from loss to UCF against Houston

No. 24 Oklahoma State, which is coming off a 45-3 loss to UCF, is in a four-way tie for second place in the Big 12 with Oklahoma, Iowa State and Kansas State.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs past Cincinnati safety Bryon Threats (10) and defensive back Kalen Carroll (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 24 Oklahoma State heads to Houston, eager to bounce back from a blowout loss on the road

Oklahoma State still has a lot to play for heading into the final two games of the season. After a 45-3 loss to UCF last Saturday, the 24th ranked Cowboys still have a chance to play for the Big 12 Championship.

Texas Tech linebackers Ben Roberts (13) and Myles Cole (6) tackle Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Bean was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)

Big 12 quarterbacks have taken more than their fair share of lumps; 8 teams have lost starters

Starting quarterback has been a position under fire in the Big 12. Whether due to injuries or coaching decisions, staying on the field has been a challenge for many of the league’s quarterbacks who started the season No. 1 for their programs.

Central Florida running back RJ Harvey (7) dodges a tackle by Oklahoma State safety Trey Rucker, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

R.J. Harvey, UCF run past No. 15 Oklahoma State in 45-3 upset

R.J. Harvey had a 92-yard touchdown run and UCF’s defense forced four turnovers to help the Knights rout No. 15 Oklahoma State 45-3 on Saturday.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs for a touchdown against Cincinnati during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 15 Oklahoma State aims for 6th straight win in road test vs Big 12 newcomer UCF

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are riding high after defeating Oklahoma in the final Bedlam rivalry game.

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) celebrates with teammate wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. Kansas won 28-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 19 Kansas tries to stay in Big 12 title hunt as Texas Tech comes to town

No. 19 Kansas will try to stay in the mix for the Big 12 title game when Texas Tech visits on Saturday.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs the ball past Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis (10) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 15 Oklahoma State brings Big 12 title hopes to face newcomer UCF

Fresh off a big rivalry win over Oklahoma, No. 15 Oklahoma State takes its first trip to Orlando to face UCF as they eye their second-ever trip to the Big 12 Championship Game.

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown speaks with his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia won 37-7. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)

Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy, West Virginia’s Neal Brown off the hot seat as teams surge in Big 12

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy and West Virginia coach Neal Brown have leaped from the hot seat to Big 12 Coach of the Year contenders.

Washington defensive end Zion Tupuola-Fetui, right, forces a fumble by Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

AP Top 25: USC drops out for first time under Lincoln Riley; Oklahoma State vaults in to No. 15

Southern California dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in more than two years and Oklahoma State vaulted into the rankings for the first time this year at No. 15.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) dives into the engine past Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) and linebacker Kip Lewis (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Gordon runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Oklahoma St. tops No. 10 Oklahoma to win last scheduled Bedlam

Ollie Gordon II ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns, and Oklahoma State defeated No. 10 Oklahoma 27-24 in the last Bedlam rivalry game before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference next year.

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs for a touchdown against Cincinnati during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

No. 10 Oklahoma to face Gordon, Oklahoma State in matchup of Big 12 leaders

More than bragging rights are on the line in the final matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) is tackled by Kansas linebacker Taiwan Berryhill Jr. (6) as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Oklahoma, Oklahoma State to meet in final Bedlam as Big 12 foes

Bragging rights are on the line in the final matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to throw in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Nov. 4, 2017. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will meet on Saturday for the final time before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma, Oklahoma State created ‘Bedlam’ memories for over a century in series that ends this year

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will meet one last time as conference rivals in their “Bedlam” series. No. 10 Oklahoma will leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference after this season, ending the annual matchups in a series that began in 1904 -– three years before Oklahoma became the 46th U.S. st

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs for a touchdown against Cincinnati during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Big backs are putting their stamp on the Big 12. The league has most 100-yard rushers in Power Five

The Big 12 is running all over the other Power 5 conferences when it comes to productive running backs.

Minnesota running back Jordan Nubin (30) signals for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

STAT WATCH: Gophers call on little-used RB to carry the load. His 40 attempts are FBS season high

Minnesota’s Jordan Nubin went into the Michigan State game with just 15 career rushing attempts. He had 18 in the first half alone against the Spartans on his way to a national season-high 40.

Cincinnati's Bryon Threats moves in to tackle Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)

Gordon runs for 271 yards as Oklahoma State tops Cincinnati 45-13 in Bedlam tune-up

Ollie Gordon II rushed for 271 yards and two touchdowns, and Oklahoma State defeated Cincinnati 45-13 to win its fourth straight heading into a showdown with rival Oklahoma.

Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon (0) carries the ball in for a rushing touchdown as West Virginia's Anthony Wilson (12) pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)

Oklahoma State takes 3-game win streak into game vs. Cincinnati

Oklahoma State has won three straight to move into a four-way tie for second place in the Big 12. Now, the Cowboys are in position to make a run at a spot in the conference championship game.

Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon (0) carries the ball in for a rushing touchdown as West Virginia's Anthony Wilson (12) pursues during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)

BYU faces 3rd consecutive Big 12 backup QB at No. 7 Texas. OSU’s Gordon goes for another 100

BYU is getting ready to face a Big 12 backup quarterback for the third game in a row. The Cougars play at Texas with Longhorns starter Quinn Ewers recovering from a sprained throwing shoulder.