STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma State football team is ranked No. 11 in the preseason edition of the 2022 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll released Monday.

It marks OSU’s highest ranking in the preseason coaches poll since 2017, when the Cowboys were also voted 11th.

The Cowboys have now been ranked in the preseason top 25 in the coaches poll in six of the past seven and nine of the past 12 years. OSU has received votes in the preseason coaches poll each of the past 16 seasons.

Three other Big 12 teams also made an appearance in the poll, including Baylor, Oklahoma and Texas.

Oklahoma State is scheduled to open the 2022 season September 1 when it faces Central Michigan at Boone Pickens Stadium, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. CT on FS1.

Season tickets for Cowboy football are on sale now and provide the best value and seating options for fans. Tickets are available online through okstate.com/tickets and by calling or texting 877-255-4678.

Fans who have purchased tickets in the past are encouraged to link their online account for access to Paciolan – OSU’s new fan engagement and ticketing software. Each account for previous buyers has a unique PIN that has been emailed out. If assistance is needed or fans have not received a PIN, then contact the ticket office via call or text.

 

2022 USA TODAY Sports AFCA Preseason Coaches Poll

1.

Alabama

1634

2.

Ohio State

1564

3.

Georgia

1542

4.

Clemson

1356

5.

Notre Dame

1284

6.

Michigan

1232

7.

Texas A&M

1219

8.

Utah

1134

9.

Oklahoma

1027

10.

Baylor

891

11.

Oklahoma State

859

12.

Oregon

734

13.

NC State

726

14.

Michigan State

711

15.

Southern California

602

16.

Pittsburgh

450

17.

Miami

433

18.

Texas

383

19.

Wake Forest

381

20.

Wisconsin

369

21.

Kentucky

353

22.

Cincinnati

339

23.

Arkansas

334

24.

Mississippi

327

25.

Houston

257

Others receiving votes: Iowa 248; Penn State 246; Tennessee 163; Brigham Young 152; Louisiana State 143; Auburn 98; Central Florida 55; North Carolina 34; San Diego State 25; Fresno State 21; Mississippi State 19; Florida 17; Utah State 12; Air Force 12; UCLA 10; Boise State 10; Appalachian State 10; Minnesota 6; South Carolina 5; Kansas State 4; Iowa State 3; Army 3; UL Lafayette 2; Southern Methodist 2; Purdue 2; Oregon State 2; Coastal Carolina 2; Texas-San Antonio 1; Louisville 1; Florida State 1.