Oklahoma State Football: 3 takeaways from win over Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks for yardage against the defense of Vaughnte Dorsey #15 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the the game on September 30, 2017 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma State defeated Texas Tech 41-34. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

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LUBBOCK, TX – SEPTEMBER 30: James Washington #28 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys makes the catch during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on September 30, 2017 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

2. James Washington is still the best receiver in the country

The decision of senior wide receiver James Washington to return to Oklahoma State for his last year of eligibility officially made this receiving corps the best in the country. Washington is also one of the absolute best in the nation.

Texas A&M’s Christian Kirk and Alabama’s Calvin Ridley are the two receivers that compete with Washington for the title of best in the country. Right now, Washington has a much better stat line that both Kirk and Ridley.

It just seems like whenever Mason Rudolph throws the ball to Washington, it’s going to be caught no matter what and he’ll be able to get at least five yards after the catch. Washington had more catches in the 10-15 yard range than anything.

Texas Tech did hold Washington away from any deep threat in the game. Washington’s longest catch of the game went for 30 yards. He finished the game with 127 yards on nine catches and with one touchdown.

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