Oklahoma State Football: Ranking every game on the 2017 schedule

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Oct 1, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) scrambles as Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Chris Nelson (97) defends during the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Texas Longhorns

Location: Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX

Date: Oct. 21

Texas 2016 Record: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12)

All-Time Record vs. Texas: 7-24-0

In a series largely dominated by the Longhorns, OK State has experienced some recent success. OK State has won five of the last seven games in this series. Moreover, they won the last four matchups in Austin.

The Cowboys won 49-31 in the 2016 matchup between these two teams. That game was the start of what would be a long season in conference for UT.

After a 2-0 start to the season, the Horns lost seven of their final ten games which led to the firing of their head coach Charlie Strong. Adding salt to the wound, it was the second consecutive season without bowl eligibility for UT.

Expect things to turn around at least a little bit with former Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman taking over in Austin.

The toughest part about this game is the fact that it is the first of three extremely tough games also against West Virginia and Oklahoma.

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