The Big 12 released its preseason media poll for the 2021 season and Oklahoma State checks in at No. 4, with Oklahoma, Iowa State and Texas rounding out the first three spots.
OU received 35 of the 39 first-place votes, while Iowa State received the other four first-place votes.
- Oklahoma (35)
- Iowa State (4)
- Texas
- Oklahoma State
- TCU
- West Virginia
- Kansas State
- Baylor
- Texas Tech
- Kansas
The Cowboys are coming off a shortened 11-game 2020 season due to COVID-19 restrictions. They were 8-3 overall, 6-3 in conference play, and they finished the season with an impressive 37-34 win over No. 18 Miami in the Cheez-It Bowl.
Mike Gundy and Co. have one of the tougher schedules in the country as they’ll travel to Boise State, Iowa State and Texas this season, while hosting OU in Stillwater for Bedlam.
As it’s been for a few years now, the league’s top two finishers will meet in the Big 12 championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. This year’s game will be played on Dec. 4.
