Daily Bullets (Aug. 25): See Cam Ward to Understand Drew Mestemaker, Defense’s Strength

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

OSU Bullets

• How will Drew Mestemaker adjust to Power Four football? Take a look at how a previous Eric Morris’ disciple did it in Cam Ward (PFB)

• Where media outlets are picking OSU to go bowling (PFB)

• GoPokes 247‘s Scott Wright weighed in on what he thinks the defense’s strength will be.

My gut says pass rush. I just see so much talent in that defensive end group. Variety in rush styles and body types. Obviously, the tackles need to hold their own to make the front as effective as possible, but I really like what those edges are capable of. I think the secondary will be solid in coverage, and I’m coming around on what the run defense can be — though not completely convinced. But the aspect of the defense I’m most excited to see in action is the pass rush. [GoPokes 247]

• The Oklahoman‘s Jenni Carlson has the Pokes finishing 7-5 (NewsOK)

• Doesn’t it feel super unlikely that OSU spent more than BYU – and that Houston spent more than both of them?

2026 Big 12 football roster NIL valuations. What stands out?💰👀 pic.twitter.com/W52rJ40Kh3

— Barstool Big 12 (@BarstoolBig12) August 24, 2026

Non-OSU Bullets

• Fun 12-minute video on promotion/relegation in college football

• Healthy reflection here on our words vs our acts (faith-based)