Daily Bullets (April 19): OSU Spring Games Gives Fans First Glimpse of New-Look Pokes

Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news.

OSU Bullets

• The Cowboys’ Spring Game is in the books, and it was a success — in the way you can consider such things. Here are 10 Thoughts on the exhibition from Marshall Scott. [PFB]

• While you can’t always hang a lot on these events, it did nothing to dampen the excitement around incoming receiver Chris Barnes. [PFB]

• Bill Haisten on how Eric Morris has already restored the OSU brand. [Tulsa World]

• This from Eric Morris on his “Pistol Pete” mustache was great. 

“… Obviously, it’s not a great mustache. I realize that. My wife has promised me that we’ll have to shave this thing off after the spring game. It’s caused a little bit of ruckus at the house. My 5-year-old loves it, and my wife hates it.” [PFB]

• Check out these highlights from the game if you weren’t able to make it out.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from today’s @CowboyFB Spring Game. #OKState @NewsOn6 @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/bXHPwwKpjH

— Scott Pfeil (@scottpfeil) April 19, 2026

• The Cowboys split their first two games with Kansas. [PFB]

• One day after a walk-off win, the Cowgirls got run-ruled by Zona. [PFB]

Non-OSU Bullets

• A comprehensive NBA Playoffs Preview as the postseason gets underway. [The Ringer]

• Principal Kirk Moore (hero) got a nice welcome at Pauls Valley Prom. 

Principal Kirk Moore, who tackled the school shooter, walked into prom a few days later to a huge celebration from the students and was named prom king. pic.twitter.com/qGOpkm0Aq9

— Dudes Posting Their W’s (@DudespostingWs) April 18, 2026