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Conference Opening Foe Baylor Loses Backfield Weapon, Huge Game for Cowboys

Baylor is unranked in the preseason polls, but they are Phil Steele's Big 12 pick. They represent a target for the Cowboys.
By Robert Allen
August 11, 2025
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STILLWATER – Oklahoma State was in Waco and trying to break a four-game losing skid after nearly knocking off unbeaten and No. 13 BYU the week before. Going into the fourth quarter the Bears had taken a 24-20 lead and seemed to be wearing down. The Cowboys defense had held starting Baylor running back Bryson Washington under 100-yards and looked like they had a chance.

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Conference Opening Foe Baylor Loses Backfield Weapon, Huge Game for Cowboys

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Joe Khatib
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5:35p, 8/11/25
I believe they also have to replace their entire front four on defense!!! That is easier to do now in the age of the transfer portal and NIL, but still that is a lot to replace!!!
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3:57a, 8/12/25
I love that the headline picture is #5 trying to tackle him. Won't miss his "fake hustle" at all.
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In reply to Mtsmith6 • 12:41p, 8/12/25
Mtsmith6 said:
I love that the headline picture is #5 trying to tackle him. Won't miss his "fake hustle" at all.

Ditto.
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In reply to GreyGhost • 2:57p, 8/12/25
GreyGhost said:
Mtsmith6 said:
I love that the headline picture is #5 trying to tackle him. Won't miss his "fake hustle" at all.

Ditto.

So do you still have your day job and have this as a side hustle or did you finally retire for good like me and are now doing this as a full time gig?
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In reply to Joe Khatib • 3:44p, 8/12/25
Joe Khatib said:
GreyGhost said:
Mtsmith6 said:
I love that the headline picture is #5 trying to tackle him. Won't miss his "fake hustle" at all.

Ditto.

So do you still have your day job and have this as a side hustle or did you finally retire for good like me and are now doing this as a full time gig?

Still have my day job.
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In reply to GreyGhost • 6:13a, 8/13/25
Ditto
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