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But it was Mestemaker’s counterpart behind center, Baylor Hayes, who was largely in command. Hayes was also part of the Golden Hurricane’s 19-12 win last season at Oklahoma State, as it turned out, the final game for then-Cowboy coach Mike Gundy.

Oklahoma State also lost to Tulsa last season and fired coach Mike Gundy four days later in the middle of his 21st season in Stillwater.

Oklahoma State and Tulsa square-off in this in-state rivalry game on Saturday in the first full week of college football. This game will also feature one of the most anticipated players from this year’s transfer portal.