I don’t really how to quantify this or whether it can be quantified at all, but I was thinking about Bedlam 2017 recently and which players stood out in that game.
Two Oklahoma State players — Justice Hill and Tyron Johnson — played the best games they’ve ever played in their lives (more on that in a minute), and I’m not totally sure that makes sense.
They joined a legion of other OSU players who have risen to the top in Bedlam games in recent years. From Rashaun Woods’ 2002 performance to Justin Gilbert’s kick return in 2010 to Joe Randle’s 180-yard Big 12 clincher in 2011 to Tyreek Hill’s kick return in 2014, it’s often the greatest talent (all of those guys were pros) that assumes the biggest stage.