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DONNYBROOK: Big 12 Attention Cast Upon ELITE QB Battle in Morgantown & Key Under The Radar Matchups | Big 12 Squad Show
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- Sep 25, 2026
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Summary
Oklahoma State and West Virginia collide in Morgantown in what’s being called the game of the weekend for the Big 12, and the outcome may have ripple effects far beyond the standings. All eyes are on quarterbacks Mike Hawkins and Drew Mestemaker, who not only headline their respective teams but have vaulted themselves into the national conversation with standout starts that “ruin the graph” when it comes to Big 12 quarterback analytics. The hosts break down the stakes for both programs—Oklahoma State looking to reignite its preseason dark horse status with a marquee win following a rough opener against Tulsa, and West Virginia aiming to continue their undefeated streak and strengthen the Big 12’s chances for two College Football Playoff berths. Jake Hatch, Cody Stovall, Derek Johnson, Parker Ainsworth, and Kevin Borba go beyond the field to debate which storyline—Oklahoma State’s improbable comeback or West Virginia’s unbeaten run—serves the conference best. Discussion heats up around the atmosphere in Milan Puskás Stadium, with “couches burning before kickoff” painting a vivid picture of the energy in Morgantown. The group also turns a sharp eye to turmoil in Boulder, with Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes spiraling after a bad loss, key players booted from the roster, and mounting off-field drama. Questions swirl about Coach Prime’s standing and whether the coaching hot seat is hotter in Boulder or for Baylor’s Dave Aranda, both of whom face pivotal matchups this weekend. The analysis doesn’t stop at the headline clash. Kansas State’s legitimacy as a Big 12 dark horse is dissected, with the Wildcats’ dominant offensive line play and under-the-radar 3-0 start contrasting sharply with questions around a struggling Cincinnati. TCU’s trip to UCF, complicated by Alonza Ba…