The college football season has officially begun and experts across the country have begun making their predictions for the twelve teams’ playoff games.
One of the most recent national media representatives to announce his picks was former Oklahoma defensive player and current ESPN analyst Dusty Dvoracek.
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In his College Football Playoff group, Dvoracek chose Oklahoma State as the No. 4 seed. In the new postseason format, the top four conference champions will receive the top four spots and a first-round bye.
In Dvoracek’s bracket, the Pokes would face the winner of Mississippi and Memphis, with the Tigers entering the playoffs as champions of a not-so-strong conference. The former NFL D-lineman picked Mississippi to beat both Memphis and OSU before losing to Ohio State in the semifinals.
Although none of the ESPN College Gameday crew predicted Oklahoma State to win the Big 12, Michael Gundy and Co. have one of the most experienced rosters in the conference and bring back one of the most electrifying players in the country. Ollie Gordon II.
In addition to Gordon, the Cowboys also bring back starting quarterback Alan Bowmanleading receiver Brennan Presleysecond option Rashod Owens and the team’s entire attacking line from last season.
In defense, Bryan Nardo and the company brings back a number of key performers from the 2023 season, including the All-Conference linebacker duo Nick Martin And Collin Oliver and experienced defensive backs Trey Rucker And Korie Black.
With the majority of the roster back in the fold after 10 wins and reaching the Big 12 Championship Game, Utah will likely be OSU’s biggest competitor in the conference, as the team also has a roster with experienced players like Cam rises And Brant Kuithe.
The Pokes get their first chance against the Utes when Kyle Whittingham’s The team travels to Stillwater on September 21 for a showdown that will also be Utah’s first Big 12 duel.
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