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In a Rush: Toston guides Pokes in win (Rivals.com)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:13:00 PST

Oklahoma State needed to get back on the winning track this weekend. The Cowboys did just that, heading up to...

No. 18 Oklahoma State cruises past Iowa State 34-8 (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:12:47 PST

Oklahoma State needed a bounce-back performance and Keith Toston helped the Cowboys deliver one. Toston ran for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, Zac Robinson threw a touchdown pass and No. 18 Oklahoma State came back strong from its drubbing by Texas with a 34-8 victory over Iowa State on Saturday.

WR Dez Bryant tells ESPN he will enter NFL draft (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:46:46 PST

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant is headed to the NFL. Bryant told ESPN.com that he plans to enter the 2010 NFL draft, disclosing his intentions late Thursday after the NCAA rejected a final appeal by the school to reinstate the junior All-American who lied about contact with former NFL player Deion Sanders.

All-America WR Dez Bryant loses appeal (Rivals.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:46:00 PST

Dez Bryant hasn't seen the field much this season for Oklahoma State. And after today's news, he...

Cowboys coach Gundy's risks are carefully prepared (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:53:03 PST

In a pivotal game on Oklahoma State's schedule, coach Mike Gundy wasn't afraid to gamble. With the Cowboys facing fourth-and-1 on their very first drive against the nation's stingiest rush defense, Gundy made a quick decision -- so fast that he seemed to catch Texas off guard -- and told his offense to go for it.

Oklahoma State Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:16:02 PST

When he took over this season as the defensive coordinator, Bill Young knew he needed to reshape the prevailing attitude.

The Cowboys had grown into an offensive-minded program that often relied on points to shake off opponents. Defensive stops were optional.

Young, who played for Oklahoma State in the 1960s and has coached at numerous programs, including six seasons in the Big 12 at Kansas, instituted a new mentality.

Sure enough, Oklahoma State (6-2, 3-1 Big 12) grew much more stingy, climbing to 45th nationally in total defense with a 342.5-yard average—a mark that actually improved after a 41-14 loss against Texas, which gained only 275 total yards.

But there was one keen difference in that mismatch—turnovers.

No. 18 Cowboys counting on rebound by QB Robinson (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:27:46 PST

Zac Robinson had been the rock for No. 18 Oklahoma State through a string of injuries and the loss of All-America receiver Dez Bryant because of a violation of NCAA rules. When Robinson struggled to perhaps the worst game of his college career as the Cowboys (6-2, 3-1) got their chance to take the lead in the Big 12 South, his teammates weren't about to let him shoulder the blame.

Gundy: Oklahoma State RB Hunter wants to play (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:40:37 PST

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy says it's not an option to shut down starting tailback Kendall Hunter for the season due to a lingering injury. Hunter had missed the Cowboys' last five games before he had one carry for 1 yard in Saturday night's 41-14 loss to Texas. "Kendall doesn't want to do that.

Defense leads No. 3 Texas to rout of No. 13 OSU (AP)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:51:18 PDT

As well as the Texas defense is playing, Colt McCoy needs only to be efficient for the Longhorns to dominate. Curtis Brown and Earl Thomas returned interceptions for touchdowns, and Cody Johnson had two short TD runs as the No. 3 Longhorns routed No. 13 Oklahoma State 41-14 on Saturday night to establish themselves as the clear front-runner in the Big 12 South.

OSU wide receiver suspended for season (AP)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:52:44 PDT

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant will remain suspended for the remainder of the football season for lying to NCAA investigators. The NCAA ruled Tuesday that the junior All-American will not be eligible to play until September 2010, possibly bringing his college career to an end if he enters the NFL draft.

Press on: No. 13 Cowboys rally around QB Robinson (AP)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:09:33 PDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson honors his late grandfather on game day with two simple, encouraging words written on adhesive strips under his eyes: Press on. The message could also refer to the struggles his team has faced this season. The No. 13 Cowboys (6-1, 3-0 Big 12) have been without all-conference tailback Kendall Hunter for nearly half a season now with an ankle injury and a...