In a recent Big 12 Sports preview, writer Wendell Barnhouse pins Oklahoma State as this year's conference dark horse contender.

Coming off of wins against in-state rival Oklahoma and Cactus Bowl foe Washington, the Cowboys will try to ride their momentum going into the 2015-2016 season.

For Barnhouse's full Oklahoma State preview, click here.

The Cowboys open their season at Central Michigan on September 3rd at 6:00 PM CT.