Oklahoma State Cowboys Roster 2019 Cowboys Roster

Head Coach: Mike Gundy        2017 Salary: $4,200,000        Offensive Coordinator: Mike Yurcich       Defensive Coordinator: Jim Knowles         

Stadium: Boone Pickens Stadium       Surface: Turf        City: Stillwater        State: Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have put together three consecutive ten-win seasons. They have established a nice niche for themselves in the Big 12, sliding in behind Oklahoma. This season, the Cowboys will have to rebuild slightly, but have the pieces in place to maintain their position. There is still plenty of talent to expect that Oklahoma State will continue to play at a high level this season.

The Cowboys lost quarterback Mason Rudolph after a successful run in Stillwater. It is not clear who will replace him as there are as many as five viable starting quarterback contenders for the Cowboys. Oklahoma State does have the conference's best running back in Justice Hill who provides a home run threat every time he touches the ball. The Cowboys also have explosive pieces at wide receiver including Jalen McCleskey and sophomore Dillon Stone. Oklahoma State never lacks for talented receivers.

Defense is another story. Despite the 10-3 record, coach Mike Gundy saw fit to make a change at defensive coordinator. In comes Jim Knowles who believes in an attacking style of defense. The Cowboys will be loaded with experience on the defensive side of the ball, especially on the defensive line.

The Cowboys may not drop off much, even with having to replace longtime quarterback Rudolph and the top receiving target. The non-conference schedule is soft which will enable the Cowboys to establish some momentum by the time that conference play starts. However, the Cowboys have to play on the road at Oklahoma and TCU.