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Texas Football: 5 problematic players on Oklahoma State

By Andrew Miller

STILLWATER, OK - AUGUST 30: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #13 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys stretches before the game against the Missouri State Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Bears 58-17. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - AUGUST 30: Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #13 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys stretches before the game against the Missouri State Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Bears 58-17. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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STILLWATER, OK – SEPTEMBER 22: Running back Justice Hill #5 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys scores a touchdown against defensive back Douglas Coleman III #3 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second quarter on September 22, 2018 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK – SEPTEMBER 22: Running back Justice Hill #5 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys scores a touchdown against defensive back Douglas Coleman III #3 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second quarter on September 22, 2018 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

We could include any number of Oklahoma State running backs as problematic for the Horns. The one that stands out above all else is potentially the best offensive weapon in the Big 12 in junior running back Justice Hill. No matter what Hill was held to in the losses to the Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas State Wildcats, the Texas football defense needs to prepare for a big performance from him.

Oklahoma State also has some other running backs to watch in redshirt freshman Chuba Hubbard and sophomore J.D. King. These three running backs can each be used in different ways so the Horns should be ready for any number of looks involving them. The weakness of the offensive line could offset some of the potency of these rushers, though.

The real question for both Texas and Oklahoma State is whether offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich is the biggest hurdle for the Pokes or if it’s the front seven it’ll face. The vaunted front seven of the Horns is far and away the fastest, most physical, and deepest in the Big 12. Even the Texas safeties can wreak havoc in the backfield of Oklahoma State.

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Putting the game in the hands of your best players is the way that a team like the Pokes should live and die. The workload for Hill was extremely volatile week in and week out through the first seven games. The interesting part of that is how it could play into Oklahoma State’s advantage since the Horns don’t know how he will be used here.

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