Oklahoma State vs. Texas: Official game thread
(Live updates will take place in the comment section)
This is it, the game we've been waiting for since the schedule was released last year: Oklahoma State is set to open Big 12 play against the Texas Longhorns on the road in Austin, TX.
The game is being televised on ABC at 6:30 p.m. CT with Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Maria Taylor on the call. You can also stream the game on the WatchESPN app on your smart phone or at espn.com/watch when you sign in with your television provider.
The Cowboys enter Big 12 play after starting the season 3-0 through non-conference play and the Longhorns enter with a 2-1 record.
Oklahoma State enters this contest having won four-straight against Texas and is the only team to have won five-straight against Texas in Austin. Tonight, the Pokes will be looking for five-straight overall and six-straight in Austin.
They'll also being wearing one of the best helmet designs to come out of the West End Zone.
Offensively, Oklahoma State is led by quarterback Spencer Sanders. running back Chuba Hubbard and receiver Tylan Wallace. The three have combined for 1,752 total yards of offense and 21 touchdowns through the first three games of the season.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Cowboys will have defensive linemen Brendon Evers and Israel Antwine back in action as Antwine's missed the start of the season due to personal reasons and Evers the past couple of weeks with an injury.
The defensive is led by linebackers Malcolm Rodriguez and Amen Ogbongbemiga and corners A.J. Green and Rodarius Williams.
Huge news roughly two hours before kick off as Texas receiver Collin Johnson and defensive back B.J Foster will be miss the game with hamstring issues and safety DeMarvion Overshown with a back issue.
This thread will be updated live throughout the game below in the comments section. Join in on the conversation as Oklahoma State is fixing to take on No. 12 Texas!