Monday, October 24, 2011

Oklahoma State to 3rd in BCS behind, LSU and Bama

By The Associated Press  RALPH D. RUSSO (AP College Football Writer)

Quick Read Oklahoma St moves into 3rd in BCS behind LSU, Bama; Boise St, Clemson, Stanford lurking

Photo credit: AP | Oklahoma State running back Joseph Randle, left, is congratulated by teammate Lane Taylor after running for a 16-yard touchdown during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri , Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Columbia, Mo . (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

(AP) -- Rarely better than No. 2 in its own state, Oklahoma State is now the Big 12's best bet to play for a national championship.

The Cowboys moved up to third Sunday in the BCS standings, replacing rival Oklahoma as the team behind LSU and Alabama best positioned to reach the national title game. It's Oklahoma State's best showing in the BCS standings.

Two championship contenders...

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