Daily Bullets (July 31): Preseason Optimism Abounds

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

OSU Bullets

• Fun to read about Jaylen Warren making a push for the starting role with Najee Harris out of town (PFB)

• HCS previewed the Cowboys’ offense and defense in separate articles (HCS)

• Jenni Carlson highlighted a compelling Cowboy offensive player to keep an eye on, citing Olympic speed as a cause for interest.

Transfer receiver Jaylen Lloyd is purported to be the fastest player on the roster and might become a big-play threat that the Cowboys will need with the departure of guys like Brennan Presley and Rashod Owens. [NewsOK]

• Optimistic takes on Cowboy defenders – expected linebacker stalwart Bryan McCoy named to Butkus award watchlist, lots of experience coming into the cornerback role for the Cowboys (PFB + 247 Sports)

• Here’s your fun fact for the water cooler talk:

Keep hearing about @CowboyFB not having a player on the roster who has completed a pass in college. The spirit of the statement is true — but technically speaking it’s inaccurate. Receiver Sam Jackson V completed 57 passes in his previous stops as a QB.🙂 #okstate

— Kevin Klintworth (@KKlintworth) July 30, 2025

Non-OSU Bullets

• How to have a dumb phone summer

• Great take on time with God, great acronym (faith-based)