Official Game Thread: Central Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State

[stonewallpoke]

Our long, national nightmare is over. Cowboy Football has returned.

The portal is closed (for now), September is here, and it’s time for the Big XII Revenge Tour on Texas and Oklahoma. Tents will be raised, tables unfolded, kegs tapped, spreads laid out (and bet upon, if that’s your thing), footballs thrown between friends, Walks attended, and all manner of meats smoked.

And it starts with Central Arkansas.

This is a new look team in many respects, but all the projections and predictions come to an end a little after 6 PM tomorrow. Then it’s boots to asses time.

Game one. Let’s get it on.

Go Pokes! Beat the Bears!

University of Central Arkansas Bears vs. Oklahoma State University Cowboys
September 2, 2023, 6 PM CT
Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK
UCA 0-0 (0-0), OSU 0-0 (0-0)
OSU leads the series, 1-0
TV: ESPN+ (subscription required)
Radio: 93.7 FM
Online: Varsity Network

UCA Roster

UCA Game Notes

OSU Roster

OSU Game Notes​

 

[Poke and a Burn]

Most uncertain I've felt about a season since I can remember. Almost no outcome would surprise me for the season, from outstanding to atrocious. I do think Bowman is going to be a revelation, but I also have a history of being irrationally optimistic.

 

[DiamondDog]

unfortunately this is the least excited I’ve been for a season a while. Will be interesting for sure. Our schedule really plays to our favor this year.

 

[KK10]

I'm ready to see what Bowman's got. I think we'll be pretty happy with him.

 

[andylicious]

I’m just wondering what we will see tomorrow.

 

[jnewtont]

I'm expecting this to be a really fun season.

 

[Lakecowboy]

10+ wins incoming

 

[stonewallpoke]

Me trying to remember the game thread template because I can’t copy/paste it from an old one anymore:

 

[PaulPoke]

5:30 and I’m awake. Xxxx it, it’s game day!!!

 

[CptnQuirk]

5:30 and I’m awake. Xxxx it, it’s game day!!!

So you slept in today? I’ve been up since 4:30.

 

[Well]

Game day and ready for it. Hopefully see some good football this evening.
Go Pokes!

 

[swamppoke]

Ollie-pop, Nardo Ball and Bowman Ball - Bring it.

 

[Osucowboy79]

I'm ready to see what Dunn does with his 1st healthy o-line.

 

[PokeJ]

I'm ready to see what Dunn does with his 1st healthy o-line.

I’m hoping for 300 yards rushing.


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[CptnQuirk]

I’m hoping for 300 yards rushing.


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And 300 yards through the air.

 

[Osucowboy79]

I’m hoping for 300 yards rushing.


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Indeed. Is 6 yards/carry too much to ask as well? Figure Nixon will break one for 40+.

 

[EdmondPoke]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1698086755302310087

 

[GratefulPoke]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1698019907957625273

 

[OrangeFanatic2]

Report on Twitter that Preston Wilson is not on the field. So, here we go with the OL already.

 

[GratefulPoke]

Report on Twitter that Preston Wilson is not on the field. So, here we go with the OL already.

Yep. Not ideal.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1698098764257636583