It may not matter how well Mason Rudolph plays as a junior.
Oklahoma State’s starting quarterback has the ability to be one of the Big 12's —and nation’s — top passers, but the team's chances of winning a conference title may rest on the shoulders of the offensive line and running backs. The Cowboys have a tradition of quality running backs, including Kendall Hunter and Joseph Randle in recent years, but they haven’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2012.
Let’s take a closer look at the running back competition at Oklahoma State: