Oklahoma State turns to unproven talent at defensive end

STILLWATER, Okla. -- If Oklahoma State hopes to return to Big 12 title contention in the fall, the Cowboys will have to feature a defense that can cause problems and be a driving force that can turn a game around in conference play.

The 2015 version of the Cowboys defense did exactly that, proving to be the difference in road wins at Texas and West Virginia. Bookend defensive ends Emmanuel Ogbah and Jimmy Bean played major roles the wins, combining for 25 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one touchdown in the two games.

Neither player will return to Oklahoma State’s defense, leaving a major hole in the unit.

There was a time when the Cowboys…