WATCH: OSU’s journey from the bottom to the top

In the Trenches with Sam Mayes: Improvement throughout the season has been a common characteristic of Mike Gundy's Oklahoma State coaching career.

By Sam Mayes

| Nov 9, 2023, 3:00pm CST

By Sam Mayes

Nov 9, 2023, 3:00pm CST

Who would have guessed that the Cowboys would be here? After the debacle that was the South Alabama game where OSU lost to a Sun Belt Conference squad 33-7, the world was caving in for Stillwater. Many people wondered if the Cowboys would win another game this season. Fast forward to November and OSU has not only turned their season around, they have conquered the final bedlam and are in a prime position to compete for a Big 12 title. How did we get here? I break it all down.

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove

Creative Director: Michael Lane

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Sam Mayes grew up in Ohio, was an All-American lineman at Oklahoma State and has lived in Oklahoma for 20 years. With insights from his playing days, Sam started his broadcasting journey at Triple Play Sports Radio in 2007. He later joined the Sports Animal, and then 107.7 The Franchise. While passionate about football, Sam's involvement with Fields & Futures since 2015 showcases his dedication to using sports for community building in Oklahoma. Off-air, Sam cherishes time with his fiancée, their five kids, and his schnauzer, Scout.

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