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What does the data actually say about Oklahoma State football heading into 2026?

Calvin Alexander welcomes Dalton Wasserman to The CGA Tour to break down the Cowboys through an analytical lens. We discuss Eric Morris' first season in Stillwater, Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State's defense, the linebacker room, and where the Cowboys fit in the Big 12.

Dalton gives his thoughts on what the numbers say about Oklahoma State, which players could break out, the biggest concerns heading into the season, and whether the Cowboys can surprise people in the Big 12.

We also put Dalton on the spot with an Oklahoma State win prediction, ceiling, floor, and his bold prediction for the 2026 season.

If you're an Oklahoma State fan, this is a different kind of 2026 season preview.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro & Dalton Wasserman Joins The CGA Tour

03:00 – How Dalton Got Into College Football Analytics

07:00 – What Does the Data Say About Oklahoma State?

14:00 – Eric Morris & the New Era in Stillwater

21:00 – Can Oklahoma State's Defense Carry This Team?

27:00 – Drew Mestemaker & the OSU Offense

32:00 – Where Does Oklahoma State Fit in the Big 12?

37:00 – Dalton's 2026 Oklahoma State Predictions

41:00 – Rapid Fire & Bold Predictions

43:00 – What Does "Oklahoma State Is Back" Look Like?

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College athletics has entered a new era.With the House settlement opening the door to revenue sharing and increased scrutiny surrounding NIL compensation, schools are navigating one of the biggest changes in sports history.On this episode of The CGA Tour, Calvin welcomes Mike Blake from High Score Strategies to explain how NIL deals are valued, how Fair Market Value impacts recruiting, what athletic departments are facing behind the scenes, and how programs like Oklahoma State can compete in a rapidly changing landscape.Whether you're an Oklahoma State fan, a college football fan, or simply curious about the business side of sports, this conversation provides an inside look at how the NIL marketplace actually works.Subscribe for more Oklahoma State athletics coverage, football analysis, recruiting discussions, and Big 12 content.Follow The CGA Tour on all social media platforms: @TheCGATour00:00 Introduction02:15 Meet Mike Blake05:00 The House Settlement Explained09:15 Revenue Sharing vs NIL13:10 Where NIL Money Comes From17:30 Understanding Fair Market Value22:40 How Athletes Are Valued27:15 Building an NIL Deal From Scratch32:45 Recruiting in the NIL Era36:50 Can Oklahoma State Compete?40:15 Biggest NIL Misconceptions42:30 Future of College Athletics43:30 Final ThoughtsOklahoma State Football, Oklahoma State Cowboys, OSU Football, Mike Blake, NIL, Name Image Likeness, Fair Market Value, FMV, Revenue Sharing, House Settlement, College Football NIL, College Athletics, Big 12 Football, Oklahoma State Podcast, Recruiting, College Football Recruiting, NIL Collectives, Sports Business, Athletic Director, College Sports, The CGA TourWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54590414...

Marshall Scott, CEO of Pistols Firing, joins Calvin Alexander on The CGA Tour to discuss Oklahoma State football heading into the 2026 season.

The guys break down expectations for Eric Morris in his first season as head coach, the development of quarterback Drew Mestemaker, the biggest concerns surrounding the roster, underrated newcomers, and whether the Cowboys can contend in the Big 12 sooner than many expect.

Plus, Marshall gives his thoughts on Oklahoma State's ceiling, the most important game on the schedule, and the biggest differences he's noticed since the transition from Mike Gundy to Eric Morris.

Do you agree with Marshall's predictions for the Cowboys this season? Let us know in the comments!

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00:00 Intro & Welcome Marshall Scott

02:10 Initial Thoughts on Year 1 of Eric Morris

06:15 Realistic Expectations for Oklahoma State in 2026

10:25 How Good Can Drew Mestemaker Be?

15:20 Biggest Concern on the Current Roster

19:30 Most Underrated Newcomer to Watch

23:40 Is the Defense Being Overlooked?

28:15 Biggest Difference Between Morris and Gundy

32:10 Which Game Defines the Season?

35:30 Buy or Sell: Top Four Finish in the Big 12

38:00 What Has to Happen for a 9-Win Season?

39:30 Final Thoughts & Outro

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he 2026 Big 12 football season is almost here — so who is actually winning the conference?Cal is joined by former Oklahoma State football walk-on Alexi Bollwerk to break down the entire Big 12 ahead of the 2026 season.The guys debate the conference favorites, Texas Tech's chances to repeat, BYU, Kansas State, Arizona, TCU, Utah and the biggest sleeper teams in the league.Then they dive deep into Oklahoma State's first season under Eric Morris, including Drew Mestemaker, the massive roster overhaul, the new offensive identity and what a successful first season should actually look like in Stillwater.Alexi also gives his picks for the best players in the Big 12, teams that could disappoint, his biggest bold predictions and his Big 12 Championship pick.🔥 Who wins the Big 12?🔥 Is Oklahoma State a legitimate sleeper?🔥 Can Texas Tech repeat?🔥 Who is the biggest Big 12 sleeper?🔥 Which team is being overrated?🔥 Does the Big 12 get a team into the College Football Playoff?Let us know YOUR Big 12 predictions in the comments!👍 LIKE the video🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The CGA Tour💬 COMMENT your Big 12 Championship predictionGo Pokes! 🤠#Big12 #Big12Football #OklahomaState #OKState #CollegeFootball #CGATour #OSUFootball #EricMorris #DrewMestemaker0:00 Intro & Alexi Bollwerk Returns3:30 Who Are the Big 12 Favorites?10:00 Can Texas Tech Repeat?17:00 Oklahoma State Year 1 Under Eric Morris25:00 Big 12 Sleeper Teams32:00 Big 12 Fraud Watch39:00 Best Players in the Big 1245:00 2026 Big 12 Bold Predictions51:00 Big 12 Championship Predictions55:00 Rapid Fire & Final PredictionsREMEMBERTHETEN.COM

Oklahoma State released its 2026 football game themes, but are they enough to get Boone Pickens Stadium packed every Saturday?

In this episode of The CGA Tour, Calvin and Trey put on their sports marketing hats and build their own strategy for selling out Boone Pickens Stadium. From theme games and promotions to ticket pricing, student engagement, alumni outreach, traditions, and game-day experiences, they discuss what Oklahoma State could do differently to create one of the best atmospheres in college football.

Topics include:

Breaking down the 2026 home game themes

What OSU gets right

What we'd change immediately

Marketing ideas that could increase attendance

Student section improvements

Family Weekend and Homecoming discussion

Creating can't-miss game day experiences

Lessons from other successful college football programs

0:00 Intro

2:15 Oklahoma State releases 2026 theme games

6:30 Overall thoughts on the current schedule

11:00 Which theme game works best?

16:00 What we'd eliminate or change

22:00 Our plan to sell out Boone Pickens Stadium

30:30 Student section ideas

35:30 Ticket pricing & promotions

40:00 Our dream Oklahoma State game-day experience

43:00 Final thoughts

Can Oklahoma State consistently fill Boone Pickens Stadium? We share our blueprint.

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For the first time, The CGA Tour's own sponsor, Oakley Burklow of Oakley Burklow Insurance, joins the podcast!

We start by getting to know Oakley, why he chose to partner with The CGA Tour, and why supporting local sports media matters. Then we dive into one of the biggest offseason stories in college athletics: the Big 12's partnership with Monster Energy.

That leads to one big question...

If the Big 12 has Monster Energy, who should sponsor every other Power Conference—and every Big 12 school?

From serious business discussions to some hilarious sponsor pairings, this episode is packed with fun debates and plenty of Oklahoma State and Big 12 talk.

In this episode:

Meet Oakley Burklow of Oakley Burklow Insurance

Why local businesses sponsor podcasts

Monster Energy & the Big 12 partnership

Sponsors for every Power Conference

Sponsors for every Big 12 school

The future of corporate branding in college athletics

👇 Who should sponsor Oklahoma State? Let us know in the comments!

⏰ Timestamps

0:00 Welcome & Meet Oakley Burklow

4:48 Why Oakley Burklow Insurance Sponsors The CGA Tour

11:26 Monster Energy & the Big 12 Partnership

20:18 Sponsoring the SEC, Big Ten & ACC

31:37 Sponsoring Every Big 12 School

49:08 Rapid Fire Sponsor Draft

53:10 Final Thoughts

Oklahoma State football preview: hosts Calvin Glen Alexander and Trey Florence talk OSU fall camp, Eric Morris' new coaching staff, and Big 12 expectations with Scott Wright, Publisher of GoPokes.com (247Sports).

In this episode, Scott Wright breaks down his move from The Oklahoman to GoPokes.com, first impressions of Eric Morris and his new Oklahoma State coaching staff, and whether preseason Big 12 rankings for the Cowboys are fair or premature. The group covers fall camp standouts, why the OSU defense could be the season's biggest surprise, defensive names to watch beyond Jaleel Johnson and Ethan Wesloski, and the bigger picture: is Oklahoma State stuck as a college football "have-not," and do programs outside the Big Ten and SEC still have a real path to national competitiveness? Scott closes with a breakout player prediction and his bold call for the 2026 Oklahoma State football season.

Timestamps:0:00 – Intro1:30 – The move from The Oklahoman to GoPokes.com7:00 – Eric Morris and OSU's new coaching staff: first impressions14:00 – Are preseason Big 12 expectations for Oklahoma State fair?19:00 – Oklahoma State fall camp standouts23:30 – Could the OSU defense be the offseason's biggest surprise?28:00 – Defensive names to watch beyond Jaleel Johnson & Ethan Wesloski33:00 – Is Oklahoma State a college football "have-not"?38:00 – Can programs outside the Big Ten/SEC still compete nationally?42:00 – Breakout player spotlight45:00 – Bold prediction & closing thoughts

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The Big 12 season is almost here, and there's no shortage of storylines.

Calvin Alexander and Trey Florence are joined by Reagan Harris (@OKSTMart / Pokes Insight) to break down everything coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including Oklahoma State's outlook entering 2026.

The guys discuss whether Oklahoma State's defense is being underrated after receiving a projected No. 9 ranking in the conference, why defensive coordinator Skyler Cassity could have one of the best secondaries in the league, and why the Cowboys may lead the Big 12 in interceptions this season.

They also dive into the growing conversation surrounding Texas Tech's spending, whether the Red Raiders could eventually look outside the Big 12 if football success follows their financial investment, and what that would mean for the conference.

Finally, the crew celebrates huge news for Oklahoma State baseball as Kollin Ritchie returns for another season, giving the Cowboys another major piece for 2027.

Topics Include:

Big 12 Media Days takeaways

Monster Energy's conference sponsorship

Texas Tech vs. the Big 12?

Why Oklahoma State's defense is underrated

Skyler Cassity's impact

Could OSU lead the conference in interceptions?

Kollin Ritchie returns to Oklahoma State baseball

Fan questions and predictions

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0:00 Intro

2:08 Reagan Harris Joins the Show

4:45 Monster Energy Sponsors the Big 12

11:30 Biggest Takeaways from Big 12 Media Days

22:05 Is Texas Tech Becoming Too Big for the Big 12?

32:10 Oklahoma State's Defense Ranked No. 9?!

39:15 Why Skyler Cassity Could Build the Best Secondary in the Conference

45:05 Kollin Ritchie Returns to Oklahoma State Baseball

48:30 Final Thoughts & Predictions

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The Big 12 looks as unpredictable as ever heading into the 2026 season, so who better to preview it than someone from SEC country?

This week, Cal and Trey welcome Aaron Inman from the Waterboys CFB Podcast to get an outside perspective on every major contender in the conference. As an Oklahoma and Arkansas fan, Aaron brings a unique viewpoint on how the rest of college football views the Big 12.

Can Texas Tech repeat?

Is BYU still a playoff contender?

Will Oklahoma State bounce back under Eric Morris?

Which teams are sleepers?

Which programs are being overrated?

The guys also compare the Big 12 to the SEC, discuss conference perception nationally, and make their predictions for the 2026 season.

Let us know YOUR Big 12 predictions in the comments!

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0:00 Intro

2:20 Welcome Aaron Inman (Waterboys CFB)

5:40 An SEC Fan's View of the Big 12

10:15 Who Is the Team to Beat?

15:45 Texas Tech's Chances to Repeat

21:30 Oklahoma State's Outlook Under Eric Morris

28:40 Biggest Sleepers in the Big 12

35:00 Which Teams Are Overrated?

41:20 Best Quarterbacks & Players in the Conference

47:30 College Football Playoff Chances

53:00 Bold Predictions & Big 12 Championship Picks

56:40 Final Thoughts & Season Predictions

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Is Oklahoma State Football headed back in the right direction?

Calvin and Trey dive into the biggest questions surrounding the Cowboys entering the 2026 season. From whether fans are too optimistic to breakout players, hot takes, recruiting, and what success actually looks like under Eric Morris, there's plenty to debate.

Then, to close out the show, Calvin reveals his Top 5 teams in the Big 12 entering the season and explains why each team landed where they did.

Topics Include:

Are Oklahoma State fans too optimistic?

Biggest breakout candidates

Hottest OSU football takes

What defines a successful season?

Big 12 Power Rankings

Recruiting vs Winning Now

Eric Morris expectations

Let us know YOUR answers in the comments!

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0:00 Intro

1:34 Are Oklahoma State Fans Too Optimistic?

8:22 Which Cowboy Is Ready to Break Out?

15:41 If You Could Guarantee ONE Thing...

22:03 Our Hottest Oklahoma State Football Takes

30:51 What Does Success Look Like for Eric Morris?

31:18 Calvin's Top 5 Big 12 Teams

43:12 Final Thoughts

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