Former Colorado quarterback and current media personality Joel Klatt has high expectations for the Cowboys this season, but still thinks there is another team to beat in the Big 12 title race.
After Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah joined the league over the summer, the conference will look much different in 2024.
Still, Klatt mentioned Oklahoma State as one of the best teams in the Big 12, saying that the group's experienced returnees should help make the Cowboys a formidable opponent on both sides of the ball. "What do you have at Oklahoma State? A really veteran team," Klatt said. "In particular, on the offensive side, you've got your running back, you've got your receivers, you've got your quarterback, you've got the entire offensive line. ... Oklahoma State is going to be really good."as well as the Pokes' entire starting offensive line returns to Stillwater after making a run to the Big 12 Championship Game in 2023.
With the entire offensive group back and a number of returning starters on defense as well, including Bednarik Award watch list nominees"When you're just talking about competitive balance, this is the most competitive conference in the country," Klatt said.
The Utes and Pokes will meet in Stillwater on Sept. 21 for what should be an exciting game with potential College Football Playoff implications.
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