The latest report out of Stillwater claims that starting Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph, who ranks among the country's top 25 in passer rating and yards per game, is expected to be back on the field against Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. Rudolph injured his foot in the Cowboys' loss to Baylor, played just one series in the regular-season finale against Oklahoma, then had surgery to repair a fracture in early December.
In the event that Rudolph's recovery doesn't proceed as expected, Oklahoma State will go with veteran backup/short-yardage specialist J.W. Walsh.