Doug Meacham admitted that stepping into the interim role has brought unexpected responsibilities during a news conference on Monday, from media obligations to in-game decision-making. What stood out to him in the first week, however, was the energy of the players.

“I’m just so proud of the kids, their willingness to participate and the vibe they’re providing,” he said. That buy-in, he noted, has made the transition easier for the staff and kept practices focused on competing and having fun.

Oklahoma State's offense against Baylor

Oklahoma State’s offense showed more variety in its last outing, with multiple players touching the football in designed packages. While that approach carries risk, the Cowboys played clean football with no turnovers.

Meacham described his style as less “pain

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