Oklahoma State seeks Big 12 title and playoff spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Oklahoma State aims for the Big 12 title and a potential College Football Playoff spot this season. Following an early loss to Tulsa, the Cowboys have since won consistently. Their path to the playoff involves winning the Big 12 title game, which requires overcoming upcoming challenges against Texas Tech and Houston. The scheduling favors OSU, with several games against teams with poor conference records. The Cowboys are underdogs against Houston this Saturday, which is crucial for securing a playoff bid depending on their overall performance.
- •Oklahoma State plays Houston on October 15.
- •OSU has one loss this season to Tulsa.
- •Upcoming games include Texas Tech and several weaker opponents.
- •Meeting against Houston is critical for playoff aspirations.
- •Conference schedule has softer matchups ahead.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Can Oklahoma State make College Football Playoff? It's not a crazy path for Cowboys
"Oklahoma State football has a clear path to the Big 12 title and a potential College Football Playoff spot.
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