Oklahoma State - Bedlam could be Key to BCS

Most people (me included) are wondering why Oklahoma is only #3 in the latest polls. The Sooners are the most-talked about school in the Sooner State (who would've guessed?). But a lot of people are overlooking the other relavent Oklahoma school (sorry to all 16 Tulsa fans) - the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Oklahoma State is 5-0, the same record as their rival Sooners. So what if Oklahoma beat the #11 team in the nation in Texas? The Pokes beat the #8 team in Texas A&M. The Sooners beat a Florida State team that's trying to figure out which dumpster they just woke up in. Oklahoma State has played no jokes - either some pretty good under-the-radar teams (Ex. the 4-1 Louisiana-Lafayette Rajin' Cajuns) or overachievers (Ex. the disappointing 1-5 Arizona squad).

The Cowboys have a Top 10 quarterback-wide receiver combo in the nation with Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon. They're scoring by the dozens, averaging 51.4 points per game. To put that into perspective, last year's top scoring offense, Oregon, is currently averaging 50.6 a game.

Some cocky people who think I'm wrong may make the case that defense wins championships and Okie State has allowed 27.6 points per game. Well, you arrogant little runt, last year's top 2 scoring teams in the country, #1 Auburn and #2 Oregon, met in the BCS National Championship Game. And it isn't that bad of a thing to allow 28 a game and STILL win by almost 20.

Oklahoma State has a strong enough schedule (4 remaining games vs. Top 25 teams, including Bedlam) to be considered for the BCS Title. It is entirely possible that both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State could be 11-0 entering the Bedlam showdown this year. There is a good possibility they will both be in the Top 5 and are destined for some BCS bowl. You could make a good argument for whoever wins Bedlam deserves a spot in the BCS National Championship. Oklahoma State is 8-1 at home since 2010, and the rivalry game is in good ol' Stillwater. A good portion of the country would be surprised to see Oklahoma State playing for the top spot in college football in New Orleans in January. I won't be.