Oklahoma State Football: 3 bold predictions vs. South Alabama

STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 17 : Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers September 17, 2016 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State defeated Pitt 45-38. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

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STILLWATER, OK – OCTOBER 29: Mike Gundy head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys calls plays against West Virginia during the second half of a NCAA football game at Boone Pickens Stadium October 29, 2016 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State defeated /

3. JD King, LD Brown each get into the end zone

Oklahoma State had their way with the Golden Hurricane defense in the run game. Not only did sophomore running back Justice Hill rush for 132 yards and one touchdown, some other rushers got involved as well.

Freshman running backs J.D. King and LD Brown each averaged more than 15.0 yards per carry on at least five attempts. King broke free on a 71-yard rushing touchdown on one of his first career attempts.

The future looks bright for the Pokes at running back. In addition to Brown, King, and Hill, the Cowboys also have Canadian true freshman Chuba Hubbard waiting in the wings. However, Hubbard might not get to play this season and could ultimately get redshirted.

If Oklahoma State jumps out to an early lead, younger players will get more playing time. King and Brown’s carries could rack up quick. Gundy would not put Hill in position to get 20 or more carries with a huge lead.

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