STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) – Baylor stands in the way of perhaps the biggest Bedlam matchup ever.
Rivals Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will face off next week in a matchup that could vault the winner into the College Football Playoff. For the stakes to be that high, No. 4 Oklahoma State (10-0, 7-0 Big 12, No. 6 CFP) will need to do its part and defeat a Baylor team that is trying to bounce back from last week’s 44-34 loss to Oklahoma.
Baylor has Oklahoma State’s undivided attention. The 10th-ranked Bears (8-1, 5-1, No. 10 CFP) lead the nation in points and yards per game, and their defense has plenty of talent.
“It’s another chance for us to play well and show people around the country what we’re really about,” Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph said. “We’re playing a great team in Baylor. It’s a high-powered offense and a great defense, so it will be an awesome challenge. It’s something we’ve been looking forward to.”
The Cowboys are the league’s only unbeaten team, and they can clinch a share of the conference title Saturday. Baylor also still has a chance to win the conference.