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Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news. Scores Women’s Soccer: Cowgirls 2, Mercer 0 OSU Bullets • The OSU Football tradition of climbing from unranked into the top 25 (TulsaWorld) • Pokes are picked to finish with 5.5 games, and there’s no one else picked for less (PFB) • ProFootballFocus evaluated the Cowboy Football team and came out with this conclusion: Oklahoma State’s defense was the far bigger issue, though, finishing as the third-lowest-graded unit in the Power Four (63.0). That looks like it’ll remain an issue in 2025, plus the Cowboys are breaking in a brand-new quarterback on offense. The one bright spot on that side of the ball is a couple of pretty good options to replace Gordon’s production at running back. [PFF] • You’ll be shocked to hear pundits predicting OSU’s first loss will be in Eugene during nonconference play (CBS Sports) • Another Big 12 rule change, this one clearly targets Texas Tech (X) • Solid thoughts from the NIU coach on transfer portal/college football: NIU head coach Thomas Hammock gave his thoughts on the transfer portal. pic.twitter.com/smlYliArDA — ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) August 14, 2025 Non-OSU Bullets •…