Though Oklahoma State is just outside the preseason AP Top 25, coach Mike Gundy still feels good about his squad heading into the season opener against Missouri State on Saturday.

"I'm excited about where we're at," Gundy said. "I'm excited about where the team is from a competitive standpoint. We have a few young players that'll get a chance to compete based on where we're at in the depth chart. Guys are in good shape and moving forward."

Oklahoma State should once again have a potent offense. Starting quarterback Spencer Sanders is back. So are last year's backup running backs — L.D. Brown,...