What happened: Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris and quarterback Drew Mestemaker agreed to put all discussions regarding the quarterback's NFL future on hold until the season concludes. The agreement allows both to keep their focus entirely on the Cowboys' remaining schedule rather than early draft preparations. Mestemaker reiterated that his sole priority remains with the team during the final month of the regular season.
Why it matters: Mestemaker has generated national attention during a breakout campaign that saw him reshape the NFL Draft board under Morris' offense. The Cowboys sit at 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Big 12 play after clinching their first bowl eligibility since 2023. Tabling professional evaluations prevents outside distractions as Oklahoma State pushes for a spot in the conference title race.
By the numbers: Mestemaker has recorded eight consecutive 300-yard passing games, surpassing Mason Rudolph's previous school record of seven. In his latest outing, a 66-28 win over Kansas State, he completed 22 of 28 passes for 313 yards and four touchdowns while adding both a rushing and a receiving score.
What to watch: Oklahoma State hosts No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday night at Boone Pickens Stadium in a nationally televised matchup.