LAS VEGAS — Carried by a core of returning offensive players, the Oklahoma State football team had the most selections to the USA Today Sports Network’s All-Big 12 team, which was announced Monday ahead of the league’s football media days at Allegiant Stadium.
The Cowboys had six players selected to the team overall, with four on offense.
Arizona was next with five selections, while conference favorite Utah had four.
Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II earned Player of the Year honors, with new UCF quarterback K.J. Jefferson being named Newcomer of the Year.
Kansas State, while being predicted to finish second in the USA Today Network poll, did not have a player chosen to the team, though Chris Klieman was named the Preseason Coach of the Year.
Colorado had two selections to the team, but both were the same player. Do-it-all junior Travis Hunter appeared on every ballot from a collection of writers who cover the teams in the league, with half listing him as a defensive back and half as the all-purpose selection.
Here’s a look at the team selections:
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USA Today Network All-Big 12 team
Dec 27, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs with the ball as Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Chris Russell Jr. (24) attempts to make a tackle during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Offense
Quarterback: Cameron Rising, Utah
Running back: Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
Running back: Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech*
Running back: Devin Neal, Kansas*
Wide receiver: Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Wide receiver: Jayden Higgins, Arizona State*
Wide receiver: Brennan Presley, Oklahoma State*
Tight end: Brant Kuithe, Utah
Offensive line: Luke Kandra, Cincinnati
Offensive line:…
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Author : The Oklahoman
Publish date : 2024-07-08 10:15:13
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