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Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Sep 12, 2023

Derek is co-founder of All Pokes and publisher for Draft Digest and Inside The Thunder for Fan Nation, powered by Sports Illustrated. He has been a sports writer in the Oklahoma market for five years now covering a variety of sports over the course of his career.

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) following an interception in the first quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Colorado’s Travis Hunter Builds Heisman Case Against Oklahoma State

Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter got to work early in the Buffs Friday bout.

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Nov 2, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys coach Mike Gundy reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma State Desperately Needs Win Over TCU

The OSU Cowboys desperately need to find themselves back in the win column.

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Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Jaleel Johnson (95) sacks Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) during the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Arizona State Sun Devils at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, OK on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
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Arizona State Crushes Oklahoma State on the Road

Live score updates from the Oklahoma State Cowboys matchup against Arizona State.

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Oct 18, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy looks on before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma State, Mike Gundy's Bowl Chances Fading

OSU is seeing one of its worst seasons since Mike Gundy took over as head coach.

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Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; A general overall view of the Intuit Dome opening night game between the Phoenix Suns and the LA Clippers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Kevin Durant Compares Clippers’ New Intuit Dome to OSU’s Gallagher-Iba Arena

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant was taken back to his time playing Oklahoma State when faced with the LA Clippers new $2 billion arena.

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Oct 18, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs for a catch for a touchdown against the Brigham Young Cougars during the first quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon Leaves vs. BYU, Returns in Fourth Quarter

Star running back Ollie Gordon II had to be helped off the field against the No. 13 Cougars.

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Oct 18, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Garret Rangel (13) passes the ball against the Brigham Young Cougars during the first quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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New OSU Starter Garret Rangel Heads to Locker Room with Injury

Oklahoma State's new starter in Garret Rangel left Friday’s game against BYU with an apparent injury.

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Oct 5, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Ollie Gordon II (0) during a break in play in the first quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon Flies to First Touchdown Versus BYU

Star running back Ollie Gordon helped the Cowboys to their first touchdown versus No. 13 BYU.

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Oct 12, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) prepares to pass against the Arizona Wildcats during the first quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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No. 13 BYU Outlasts Oklahoma State at Home

Live score updates from the Oklahoma State Cowboys matchup against the No. 13 BYU Cougars.

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Oklahoma State's Garret Rangel (13) looks to throw the ball in the second half of the college football between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Utah Utes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept., 21, 2024.
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Three Keys for Oklahoma State vs. No. 13 BYU

The Cowboys take on thirteenth-ranked BYU Friday night. Here’s three keys to their success.

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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Garret Rangel (13) walks to the end zone after throwing a touchdown during a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the West Virginia Mountaineers at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
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Can New OSU Starter Garret Rangel Take Down No. 13 BYU?

Garret Rangel is set to start against BYU for the Cowboys Friday. Can he take the No. 13 Cougars down?

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Oct 12, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake looks on against the Arizona Wildcats during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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BYU Could Be Crowned Big 12 Champs with Down OSU Season

No. 13 BYU is cruising towards a College Football Playoffs berth with a down Oklahoma State season.

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