Oklahoma State working on the weekend in anticipation of season opener this week on Thursday with Central Michigan.

Oklahoma State is missing Malcolm Rodriguez and Devin Harper as they combined to play well in their first NFL preseason games. However, the current linebackers and a big defensive end are progressing just fine in fall camp.

Spring football is still three weeks plus away and that will be the first time that new defensive coordinator Derek Mason will see the parts to his defense come together in consistent looks. Why does he seem excited about what he has?

Tay Martin is from a town in Louisiana that is catching the brunt of Hurricane ida. On Twitter he asks for prayers for his city.

Pokes Report catches up with the Cowboys defensive coordinator in the early stages of summer and find him feeling even more confident than he was early on in spring practice.

Oklahoma State is loaded at a number of positions, several on defense, but maybe as loaded as any with ability and experience at linebacker.

Gundy felt pass protection needed most work and the run game blocking would improve. He likes what he has seen so far. Long way to go, but it's improved.