Daily Bullets (Mar. 29): OSU QB Battle Around Talent Gaps

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Scores

Softball: Cowgirls 7, Georgia Tech 1
Baseball: Kansas 5, OSU 2

Three Thoughts

• I think it would be a great sign (transfer portal posturing set aside) if Mike Gundy named a quarterback this spring (as he’s hoping for here) – lacking returning star production at receiver and running back, this quarterback needs to fill some holes if the Pokes are to get nine or ten wins (PFB)

• The Pokes have staggered bringing in talented (per recruiting services) playmakers over the years – seems crucial to have another four-star talent at running back without one currently on the roster (PFB)

• It seems logical that Hauss Hjeny was brought in to be the starter (given the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach have history with him) – Berry Tramel weighs in on why the other three quarterbacks would return in that case (TulsaWorld)

Two Quotes

• HCS had AI project lots of things about Big 12 football in 2025 – OSU came out in two surprising areas:

Leading Tackler: Chandavian Bradley, Linebacker, Oklahoma State Cowboys. Sack Leader: Kyran Duhon, Edge Rusher, Oklahoma State Cowboys [HCS]

• …and this one is kind of a bummer:

Which Team Will Be Most Disappointing in 2025? ​Based on current analyses and projections, Oklahoma State appears most likely to underperform in the 2025 Big 12 football season. Following a challenging 3-9 record in 2024, the Cowboys have undergone significant coaching staff changes, including the hiring of new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive coordinator Doug Meacham. Despite these adjustments, concerns remain regarding the team’s overall talent and experience, especially with a roster that returns less production than many of its conference counterparts. ESPN’s Bill Connelly’s SP+ rankings place Oklahoma State at No. 73 nationally, ahead of only one other Big 12 team, indicating modest expectations for the upcoming season. ​ [HCS]

One Question

• Steve Lutz weighed in on what he’s looking for in the transfer portal – anything you’d love to see on the next Cowboy Basketball squad? 

Non-OSU Bullets

• Starting to do things you daydream about 

Still can’t believe Texas Tech beat Arkansas Thursday night:

How does Texas Tech comeback? How did Arkansas collapse? TTU made of just tough shot makers that find a way & Arkansas definitely added a helping hand… pic.twitter.com/RkST2roE7s

— Ryan Hammer🔨 (@ryanhammer09) March 28, 2025