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Okung keeps spirits high for No. 11 Cowboys (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:18:47 PST

To an opposing defender hoping to get pressure on Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson, Russell Okung poses a problem. The hulking tackle is the protector of Robinson's blind side, a menacing 6-foot-6, 320-pound presence who hasn't budged from the left side of the Cowboys' offensive line in 3 1/2 years.

Oklahoma State Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:35:28 PST

Oklahoma State is hopeful Zac Robinson's sore right shoulder is healed and he can play in Saturday's Bedlam showdown at Oklahoma.

In addition, the Cowboys are thankful they could turn to a 26-year-old with professional baseball experience to bail them out at quarterback with Robinson sidelined.

Brandon Weeden did just that against Colorado, but not as the starter. Weeden didn't enter until the second half, and only after Alex Cate was given every opportunity to boost the Cowboys but failed to complete a pass.

Exercising the right arm that once fired baseballs 90 mph in the minors, Weeden completed 10 of 15 passes for 168 yards and directed three touchdown drives to help Oklahoma State overcome a four-point halftime deficit and nip the lowly Buffaloes 31-28.

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Roles reversed for Bedlam rivalry (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:54:45 PST

The Bedlam rivalry has been defined over the past decade by one Oklahoma team pursuing postseason greatness and another trying to stand in the way. This year, it's no different -- except the teams will be swapping roles. After years of trying to dethrone mighty Oklahoma, it's No. 11 Oklahoma State (9-2, 6-1 Big 12) that will be playing for a potential berth in the lucrative Bowl Championship...

Weeden becomes No. 2 QB for Oklahoma State (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:55 PST

With his background as a former pitching prospect for the New York Yankees, No. 12 Oklahoma State had no doubt in Brandon Weeden's right arm. What knocked him down to No. 3 the depth chart was something less tangible. Instead of Weeden, it was junior Alex Cate who got the call when starting quarterback Zac Robinson was unable to play Thursday night against Colorado due to a shoulder injury and...

Third-string QB Weeden leads No. 12 Cowboys to win (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:36 PST

Drafted by the New York Yankees in the second round, Brandon Weeden was a starting pitcher all the way. After giving up baseball, the strong-armed right-hander earned perhaps his biggest win as an ace reliever. Weeden, the third-string quarterback for No. 12 Oklahoma State, threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the second half to lead the Cowboys back from an 11-point deficit for a 31-28 win...

QB Cate starts for No. 12 Cowboys vs. Colorado (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:12:50 PST

Junior Alex Cate made his first career start at quarterback for No. 12 Oklahoma State on Thursday against Colorado in place of injured starter Zac Robinson. Cate had thrown only five passes in his career at Oklahoma State before being called on to replace Robinson, the school's career record-holder in total offense, passing and touchdown passes.

No. 17 Cowboys rely on D in 24-17 win over Tech (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:25:10 PST

Zac Robinson made all the tough plays to put No. 17 Oklahoma State in position to win. Then, as trainers had to help him off the field, it was up to the defense to get one last stop against Texas Tech -- and the Cowboys came through in a 24-17 victory Saturday night that kept their slim hopes for a Big 12 championship alive.