Earlier this week, it was announced that Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph underwent surgery on Monday. Rudolph, who injured his foot in the Cowboys' game against Baylor, only played one series last week against the Oklahoma Sooners; his status for the bowl game is currently uncertain. If backup quarterback J.W. Walsh were to be the starter, OSU might as well take advantage of Walsh's dual threat ability. The Cowboys have used both the read and triple option before, but if Walsh were to start in their bowl game, they should definitely make it a focus.
Walsh has shined in the option game in his time at Oklahoma State.