OSU has greatly improved everthing.
The only problem with this scenario is that just about everyone else in the Big 12 (at least with OSU’s schedule) has improved as well.

OSU must have a defense to win some games this year. Losing heartbreaking, last minute games to aTm and Texas is something you can never heal with a lower tier bowl game.

OSU has the facilities and is winning some great recruits. It’s time for the coaching results to start paying the big dividends, too.
There’s too much money involved in improvements at OSU for Gundy to come up with the same results..and still keep his job.

This isn’t you father’s OSU — this is an OSU that’s serious about competing in the Big 12 — not just happy to be there.

One thing about OSU football predictions from national publications: it’s always less than the actual results. It could be in football or basketball, OSU needs to continue to build it’s reputation amoungst national scribes.

I’d rather fly under the radar than be highly ranked going in (like OU) only to fall flat on my face when the final bowl game and ranking is on the line.