The 2016 edition of the Valero Alamo Bowl is the highest-ranked game in its history thanks to a heavyweight showdown between the No. 12 Oklahoma State Cowboys and No. 10 Colorado Buffaloes.
Oklahoma State (9-3) came up short in its Bedlam matchup against Oklahoma, spoiling a seven-game tear and losing its chance at a Big 12 championship. Alas, there is plenty of motivation for the high-flying offense Thursday as the team looks to set the tone for next year.
Ditto for Colorado (10-3), which wants to put a Pac-12 Championship Game loss behind it by securing an 11th win in the program's first bowl game since 2007.