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Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you five takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed week full of action, but here were several things that caught my attention from this past weekend.

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Cowgirl Basketball Continues to Rise in AP Poll

Oklahoma State has had an impressive start to the year and is only climbing higher. Over the first couple of weeks of the season, OSU women’s basketball has been one of the most impressive teams in the entire country.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Softball On SI / November 17

Oklahoma State Softball Pitcher Enters Transfer Portal

Just shortly after Oklahoma State head coach Kenny Gajewski admitted his team needed a major reset after not making a trip to Oklahoma City for the first time since 2018, a pitcher is entering the transfer portal. Saylor Davis announced on X that she will enter the portal on Dec.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 17

Cowboys Stay Hot on Recruiting Road with 2027 SS Jacsen Tucker

The big names continue to roll through the doors of O'Brate Stadium as head coach Josh Holliday has pulled zero punches on the recruiting trail. The top recruits in the nation have orange in their eyes, and recently, the Pokes landed a commitment from one of the top shortstops in the nation.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / ESPN / November 17

A weekend with the banana suits and shirtless fans surviving Oklahoma State

It has been a bad year for the Pokes. It hasn't stopped their fans from making their own bright spots.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 16

Oklahoma State Finishes 3rd at National Wrestling Duals

The Oklahoma State Cowboys entered year number two under the guidance of head coach David Taylor, looking to silence the doubters. The Pokes were hoping to prove that year number one was no fluke.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 16

3 Takeaways from OSU's Big Win Over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Oklahoma State secured its fourth win of the season, but it wasn’t always easy. OSU beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 85-69 on Sunday in Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 16

Has Oklahoma State Proved They Can Win A Big 12 Game This Season?

Oklahoma State might finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The Cowboys continue their Big 12 drought as they lost a heartbreaking game to Kansas State on Saturday.

Mike Gundy News / Heartland College Sports / November 16

Oklahoma State’s Top Coaching Target May Be in the AAC

The post–Mike Gundy era in Stillwater may be taking shape quickly — and a leading candidate has reportedly emerged. According to Carson Cunningham of Pistols Firing, Oklahoma State is expected to make USF head coach Alex Golesh its top target to replace the longtime Cowboys head coach.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 15

3 Takeaways From Oklahoma State's 17th Straight Big 12 Loss

Oklahoma State had yet another bad loss this weekend, but it came in a different fashion. On Saturday, OSU lost 14-6 to Kansas State at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.

Oklahoma State, Kansas State Reminded of Downfalls Ahead of Late-Season Matchup

This weekend’s battle was supposed to be a battle between some of the Big 12’s rising forces, but not much has gone according to plan since conference realignment.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 15

3 Intriguing Betting Lines for Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State

Oklahoma State could make things interesting this weekend. On Saturday, OSU will be back in Boone Pickens Stadium for the first time in nearly a month to host Kansas State.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 14

Cowboys Load Up With No. 4 Recruiting Class in the Nation

The fan explosion inside Gallagher-Iba Arena is about to get a whole lot louder in the coming years. As the early signing period opens this November 2025, Oklahoma State has locked in the No.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 13

Oklahoma State on Verge of Making Big 12 Football History

Oklahoma State is on the verge of joining some undesirable company. Throughout the 2025 season, OSU has been one of the worst teams in all of college football, but most importantly, it’s been the Big 12’s worst team for the second year in a row.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 13

Burning Questions for Oklahoma State's Matchup Against K-State

Oklahoma State is set for another Big 12 battle, and it has some questions to answer after a bye week. After a bye week, OSU will be hosting Kansas State on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 13

Oklahoma State's Downfall Came at Worst Time as Big 12 Became Weaker

Oklahoma State was on the verge of being a powerhouse not long ago, and it narrowly missed out on a perfect situation. Looking at the OSU football program in 2025, it can be hard to imagine that this school was a consistent top 25 squad with conference title aspirations annually just a few years ago.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / November 13

'Make 'Em Say Uhh': Vyctorius Miller is Shining Bright for Oklahoma State

Gallagher-Iba Arena is once again buzzing like the days of old. The fans of Cowboy basketball are steadily packing the gymnasium to cheer on their 3-0 Pokes, and they are rocking the place like it's 1997.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Heartland College Sports / November 12

The Viral 6-7 Thing is Taking Over College Basketball

The Oklahoma State Cowgirls held their “Classroom on the Court” night against Prairie View and gave the elementary school crowd a moment they won’t forget.

Bucky McMillan News / Field Level Media / November 8

Texas A&M tests 'Bucky Ball' against new-look Oklahoma State

Former Big 12 rivals Oklahoma State and Texas A&M — teams that made major forays into the transfer portal to remake their rosters — meet Sunday.

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Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Heartland College Sports / November 1

Oklahoma State Is Getting A Familiar Face Back This Week

Oklahoma State is going back to Zane Flores at quarterback this weekend as the Cowboys travel to take on Kansas. The freshman is set to start after missing the last three games with a shoulder injury he suffered back on October 4.