It took a half to get back to the way we are used to seeing the Cowboys play defense, but Malcolm, Devon, Kolby, Brock, Tyler, and the guys made it to the Bedlam party.

Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and defensive tackle Brendon Evers both recognize Caleb Williams talents, but also the Cowboys ability on defense to halt talent.

There's a quite a bit riding on the latest edition of Bedlam taking place this weekend. Both Oklahoma State and OU still have an outside shot at a berth in the CFP, OU's looking to make it back to the Big 12 title game and this could be the last Bedlam for who knows how long.

Caleb Williams has been a freight train for the Sooners this season, but Oklahoma State on defense has a knack for turning freight trains into toy trains. Bring on the match-up.

Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez was snubbed by the Dick Butkus Award committee and this is the kind of year where there is confusion about a lot of things. Rodriguez just wasn't one of them.

Defense helped key the demolition of the Horned Frogs, but this was an all-the -way around effort.

Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez is one of 16 national finalists for the 2021 Butkus Award, announced Monday by the Butkus Foundation.

Mike Gundy is an "honesty is the best policy" coach although he will fully admit it hasn't always worked well for him. This week he knows he has to be honest about what his team is facing.

We knew it going back to the spring and summer that if Oklahoma State was as good as we thought they could be that the two-game midseason stretch at Texas and Iowa State would define the season. That starts on Saturday.

There are multiple Cowboys on the defensive side of the ball who are leading the Big 12 in certain categories.

It's not hard to identify the offensive and defensive MVP for Oklahoma State as they hit the bye week. The truth is while there are clear MVPs, it is clear the Cowboys are thriving because of team.

The plays are being made throughout the game and at every level. Corners and safeties are pressuring quarterbacks and tackling running backs for a loss. Defensive linemen are breaking up passes. The bottom line is opposing offenses are struggling against the Pokes.

Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez picked up his second Big 12 weekly honors of the season following the Kansas State game this weekend.

Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez picked up his second Big 12 weekly honors of the season following the Kansas State game this weekend.

The Oklahoma State defense came up clutch once again when it mattered most, holding K-State to less than 100-yards of total offense in the second half.

It started with a series of impressive passes broken up and hit it's crescendo with a fumble receovery for a touchdown, and interception, some impressive tackles for loss, and included holding K-State very unsuccessful on third downs.

It will be nice if Oklahoma State has a few more wide receivers to play with this Saturday against Kansas State. I believe they will depend on some of the same heroes for a win over the Cats.

The Oklahoma State defense has stayed true to its local roots in that it's chocked full of playmakers from Oklahoma.