The Cowboys will have a new QB2 in 2022.
Shane Illingworth, who had been Spencer Sanders’ backup the past two seasons, announced a commitment to Nevada on Wednesday. Illingworth threw passes in six games at Oklahoma State, going 69-for-120 for 939 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions.
Listed as a 6-foot-6 sophomore on OSU’s 2021 roster, Illingworth started three games in his time as a Cowboy, all resulting in OSU wins. In games he started, Illingworth completed 64% of his passes for 719 yards and four touchdowns.
He was thrown into action as a true freshman when Sanders suffered an injury in the first quarter of OSU’s 2020 season opener.