He was active for the Texas Bowl, but saw a limited amount of snaps. This isn’t the start the Cowboys wanted for their 2020 season. Be the first to know everything in regards to Oklahoma State football, basketball and recruiting! CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. "He practiced [Sunday] night and I'm guessing when we go out Tuesday he'll be in better condition," Gundy said. Brock Purdy, Iowa State. Illingworth, a true freshman, started in place of Sanders against the Mountaineers and completed 15 of 21 attempts for 139 yards. Others in camp include redshirt freshman, video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. The Voice Of Morgantown | WVU Mountaineers Sporting News. During Monday's press conference, Gundy was asked about the difficulty of transitioning to a backup quarterback this early in the season. Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy said Saturday after the Cowboys' 27-13 win against West Virginia that quarterback Spencer Sanders could have played, but added he was not at 100% in terms of health. The South Dakota State … Others in camp include redshirt freshman Brendan Costello, early enrollee freshman Shane Illingworth and walk-ons Shaun Taylor and Peyton Thompson. He set an Oklahoma State freshman record by passing for 2,065 yards despite missing what amounts to three games due to injury. 6-foot-1, 205-pound quarterback had 453 yards passing and six touchdowns without an interception. During his redshirt freshman season in 2019, Sanders looked like a rising Heisman Trophy contender through his first two starts with Oklahoma State. Last week, Gundy said Sanders was in a medical boot and his status would be reevaluated for the Pokes' Big 12 opener against West Virginia. Late in the first quarter against Tulsa, Sanders limped to the locker room and, redshirt freshman season in 2019, Sanders looked like a rising Heisman Trophy contender through his first two starts with Oklahoma State. Stay tuned to The Voice of Motown for updates. regular-season games. But we'll have to see where we're at Tuesday or Wednesday with Spencer.". Sanders was dressed and available for Oklahoma State against West Virginia in case of an emergency, but remained sidelined due to an ankle injury he suffered in the Cowboys' season opener on Sept. 19. He was active for the Texas Bowl, but saw a limited amount of snaps. This isn’t the start the Cowboys wanted for their 2020 season. The former four-star recruit from California did not have a touchdown pass and threw one interception. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound quarterback had 453 yards passing and six touchdowns without an interception. A couple of big-time connections to star wide receiver Tylan Wallace … February 29, 2020, Now a sophomore, Spencer Sanders immediately made a name for himself by earning Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors in 2019. "He practiced [Sunday] night and I'm guessing when we go out Tuesday he'll be in better condition," Gundy said. Sanders was 155-for-247 with 2,065 yards and 16 touchdowns while throwing 11 interceptions in his first year as the Oklahoma State starter. Among the 15 teams from Power Five conferences led by a freshman quarterback, only Ohio State had a better record. At the time of Sanders' injury, Oklahoma State had a 7-3 record. So you're backup's going to get 8-10(%) and the other guys going to get what's left, which is not much.". "It's not easy because they don't get the reps at Oklahoma State," Gundy said. Official word from OSU: QB Spencer Sanders doubtful to return with "lower extremity injury", — Kelly Hines (@KellyHinesTW) September 19, 2020. "The reps were in [Shane Illingworth's] favor last week and I would say by the middle of the week the reps will be in Spencer's favor just based on what we see. Oklahoma State has now turned the offense over to veteran quarterback Ethan Bullock. Oklahoma State found its spark by switching to to freshman quarterback Shane Illingworth late in the third quarter. Sanders finished the season with 10 starts before suffering a hand injury that kept him sidelined for the final two regular-season games. During the first half against Tulsa, Oklahoma State starting quarterback Spencer Sanders suffered a “lower extremity injury.” He left during the first quarter and is doubtful to return, per Kelly Hines of Tulsa World. Now a sophomore, Spencer Sanders immediately made a name for himself by earning Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors in 2019. o get more information and access to Oklahoma State football, basketball and recruiting news, sign up. The official 2020 Football Roster for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Cowgirls In 2019, he was one of only 12 freshmen nationally to pass for more than 2,000 yards and his average of 57.1 rushing yards per game ranked third in the nation among all freshmen quarterbacks. During Monday's press conference, Gundy again provided an update on the redshirt sophomore and his status for Oklahoma State's matchup against Kansas this weekend. Sanders was 155-for-247 with 2,065 yards and 16 touchdowns while throwing 11 interceptions in his first year as the Oklahoma State starter. The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. Kickoff time is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. (CT) on ESPN. Thirty college quarterbacks were named to this year's list based on career performance and expectations prior to the 2020 college football season. Sanders was 2-for-2 for 23 yards prior to exiting the game against Tulsa. Official word from OSU: QB Spencer Sanders doubtful to return with "lower extremity injury" — Kelly Hines (@KellyHinesTW) September 19, 2020. Thirty college quarterbacks were named to this year's list based on career performance and expectations prior to the 2020 college football season. "I don't know how other schools divide up their reps, but our starter, particularly in an August preseason practice, is going to get 90% of the reps. Sanders, Hubbard Lead No. The. One of the central figures in Sanders' development moving forward is first-year quarterbacks coach Tim Rattay. Sanders is an exciting prospect because of his ability to do damage as both a passer and a rusher. Sanders is the only quarterback on the roster with any game experience. The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award.