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Oklahoma State vs. South Alabama: Takeaways after the first half

By Andrew Miller

WACO, TX - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks for an open receiver against the Baylor Bears in the first quarter at McLane Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
WACO, TX - SEPTEMBER 24: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks for an open receiver against the Baylor Bears in the first quarter at McLane Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
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1. James Washington solidifies himself as best receiver in college football

James Washington looks like a man among boys when facing Group of Five competition. Both Tulsa and South Alabama had some huge trouble containing him. Washington will easily get over 100 receiving yards in this game and could possibly get 200.

Oklahoma State has a receiving corps unmatched by any other team in the country. Rudolph and the Pokes took advantage of that fact in the first half. This group of pass catchers has multiple NFL level talents.

Two of Washington’s first two catches of the game were both impressive plays. One went for a 66 yard touchdown on an intermediate route. The other was a 30 yard catch where Washington came back and tiptoed the sideline to make the grab.

Washington and the Cowboys need more of the same effort in the second half. He’s not only fighting for the right to maintain the title of best receiver in the country, he’s also vying for an increase in his draft stock. Washington should be a first round pick but nothing is guaranteed.

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