Shootout expected in Stillwater

Originally Published: November 8, 2007

Oklahoma State will be able to put points on the board against Kansas. But the bigger question will be can they stop the Jayhawks when they have the ball?

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By Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN.com
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No. 4 Kansas at Oklahoma State
If the Jayhawks want to remain undefeated and keep their national title hopes alive, then they will need, at the very least, to slow down an Oklahoma State offense that has scored at least 35 points in the last three games. Junior Brandon Pettigrew (6-5½, 260) is an extremely athletic tight end and could cause major matchup problems down the field. He caught eight passes for 87 yards and one touchdown last week against Texas; the Jayhawks need to keep Pettigrew from being the focal point of the Cowboys' passing game. Oklahoma State also has wide receiver Adarius Bowman (6-3, 220) and he will be matched up against one of the best cover cornerbacks, junior Aqib Talib (6-1½, 198). When they aren't throwing the ball, watch for Dantrell Savage, a very underrated running back, and sophomore Keith Toston, who is nice backup for the Cowboys.

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