ESPN.com Preseason Power Rankings
9. Oklahoma State
The big question for Oklahoma State is the loss of offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen -- who took over as coach at West Virginia. But new coordinator Todd Monken will have plenty of talent in his offense as he tries to replace Holgorsen. All five offensive linemen return, and they'll block for one of the nation's top pass-catch combos in quarterback Brandon Weeden and Biletnikoff Award winner Justin Blackmon. The defense loses six starters, but safety Markelle Martin and linebacker Shaun Lewis may make enough plays to make up for those losses and help the Cowboys dethrone in-state rival Oklahoma as the Big 12 champion. -- David Ubben, ESPN.com's Big 12 blogger
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