Daily Bullets (October 21)

The Times Are Changing

Here are some numbers that emblemize the recent surge of Cowboy victories in their series against Texas.

Texas, once a source for stocking NFL rosters, has produced just four first-round draft picks since 2008. The past two seasons, only two Longhorns were drafted at all, neither higher than the third round. In 2014, Texas didn’t have a single draft pick.

By contrast, the Cowboys have produced six first-round picks since 2009.

The talent flip has been apparent overall, too, with OSU existing as the better program since 2010, going 46-19 in Big 12 play, with Texas at 31-33. [NewsOK]

There you have it – more NFL-talented rosters (?!) and in the aggregate a better time. I’ll always hold that the Texas-born OSU players seem to want to win at Texas something crazy.

Desert Stars

Oklahoma State is perceived pretty darn favorably by Vegas.

Oklahoma State was favored by only 26.5 over Baylor and won by 43, earning a nice bump in the ratings. Oklahoma State is No. 3 in my average game grade rankings and No. 7 with Westgate, but the Cowboys are back at No. 11 with FPI. [ESPN – In $]

Rated No. 8 ahead of TCU, the Pokes are one of the top dogs to put your money on apparently.

Charlie Brown Kicker

It appears Ammendola may have a shot at being the best kicker on the field today.

(Texas coach Tom) Herman says he hates kicking short field goals, but decisions to go for it on 4th down have been costly in every loss. At some point, he’s going to have to try to take the points. Texas field goal kicker Josh Rowland has struggled when he does get to kick and is just 5 of 10 on attempts with a long of 49 yards. [Associated Press]

While the Aussie punter who struggled against the Pokes in 2015 is having a stellar season, the kicker appears to be a vulnerability.

OSU and NCAA Notes

What to watch this weekend in college football (what to watch in the Big 12)….Bill Haisten on how Mason Rudolph needs to thrive today where he hasn’t ….UCF’s Scott Frost and an early look at college football’s coaching carousel….ICYMI: a must-read on Gundy/OSU football from earlier this week….A UT-perspective on today’s game

Solid play from the California-born freshman.

Opening 66 by @matthew_wolff5 is good for a share of the lead and has the Pokes atop the leaderboard after Rd. 1! #okstate #golfschool pic.twitter.com/4jdR2DJEHg

— Oklahoma State Golf (@OSUCowboyGolf) October 20, 2017

Must-listen for those into recruiting.

Here's a SoundCloud link to Ep. 0 of The Reload pod. We hit on Israel Antwine, Dax Hill, DL for 2018 and a lot more.https://t.co/pyvoev1Pxn

— Kyle Boone (@PFBoone) October 20, 2017

Cowgirl Soccer took out the Wildcats and ascended to the top of the league.

And with that, your Cowgirls are in sole possession of 1st place in the Big 12! #GoPokes #okstate pic.twitter.com/2B9xV0p2ci

— Cowgirl Soccer (@CowgirlFC) October 20, 2017

That Louisiana isn’t Cain’s, California isn’t In-N-Out and that Oklahoma isn’t Chick-fil-a has me beside myself.

Most popular fast food chains in every state.

Chick-fil-A dominates. https://t.co/8VRdOs45AM pic.twitter.com/182HkTdKN1

— SEC Country (@SECcountry) October 19, 2017

What You Missed on PFB

• Everything you need to know to follow the Texas game today
• Pokes landed a juco commit at defensive end yesterday
• Check out all the records Mason Rudolph could break today
• James Washington is getting close to breaking No. 82’s record
• Our guy Phillip talks with a Texas insider
• Part two of breaking down Mason Rudolph’s senior season

Other Stuff I’m Reading

• What will you do with your surplus this weekend?
• Informative, emotional story on the life of a DACA teenager