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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.

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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Oct 12, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Hinckley Ropati (7) runs with the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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No. 13 BYU Will be Oklahoma State’s Toughest Test Yet

Oklahoma State will have its hands full in the thirteenth-ranked BYU Cougars Friday.

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Oct 12, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) checks the line against the Arizona Wildcats during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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How to Watch Oklahoma State vs. BYU: Kickoff Time, Streaming and Odds

The Cowboys will look to find the win column again versus the No. 13 BYU Cougars.

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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Zane Flores (6) and quarterback Alan Bowman (7) warm up before 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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Oklahoma State Reevaluating Starting QB: ‘We’re Working All of Our Guys’

Mike Gundy and the OSU Cowboys could see a new signal caller on Friday.

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Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy walks on the sideline 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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Oklahoma State Desperately Need Reset in Bye Week

After three straight losses, the Cowboys need a reset during their bye week.

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Sep 21, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Sione I Moa (30) runs for a touchdown against the Kansas State Wildcats during the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma State to Face New Big 12 Titan in No. 14 BYU

Reeling with three-straight losses, the Cowboys need a bounce-back win badly against Big 12-leading BYU.

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