Oklahoma State in Top Half of Big 12 According to Preseason AP Poll

STILLWATER — The Cowboys haven’t beaten an AP Top 25 team since closing the door on the Sooners in the last Bedlam 30 games ago.

​On Monday, the Associated Press revealed its first poll of the season, and as things stand currently, the Pokes should have several shots at some of the sport’s best this fall, highlighted by a Week 2 showdown with No. 2 Oregon.

​The Cowboys also face No. 12 Texas Tech at home on Nov. 14, which could serve as a measuring stick on Eric Morris’ first season. In between those headliners, the Cowboys hit the road to face No. 23 Houston on Oct. 17.

​Oklahoma State last ranked in the AP Poll on Sept. 28, 2024, when they lost at Kansas State, which effectively poured dirt on what started as a season with College Football Playoff hopes.

​Despite the last two years in the Big 12 basement, the Cowboys still received votes in the poll, landing them an unofficial ranking of 34th, with eight total points in the poll. Fellow conference members BYU and Utah ranked 14th and 21st in the initial poll, while Arizona and TCU received enough votes to rank as the unofficial 29th and 30th best teams.

2025 Preseason Polls