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Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news. OSU Bullets • A couple of Cowboys were named to the Biletnikoff watchlist, a couple more were named to the Comeback Player of the Year watchlist (PFB) • Illinois is wearing a throwback from the 1930s this season (and it looks a little odd) – fun homecoming idea for OSU to bring back the winged helmet from the 1950s (X+HelmetHistory.com) • As much as attention is all over Ollie Gordon, Alan Bowman, and the offensive line – it’s their teammates across the line of scrimmage that will seal a return trip to Arlington. While the defense had some up-and-down moments, they do return ten starters from the 2023 team. If Oklahoma State is to get back to Arlington, then this is where they need to improve. [HCS] This take on Jackson Holliday is exciting (the guy just set the league record for the youngest player to hit three home runs yesterday also): Jackson Holliday has returned from the minors looking like he intends to stay this time, homering three times in six games while keeping his strikeout rate manageable. It’s such a complete reversal from his…