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Oklahoma State football: Barry J. Sanders to wear his old high school jersey number this fall — 26

STILLWATER — Barry J. Sanders is getting back to his roots.

That's obvious, considering his decision to follow in his father's footsteps as a Stanford graduate transfer to Oklahoma State. But there's more proof after taking a look at the Cowboys' updated roster. Sanders is listed at No. 26 — the same digits he rocked at Heritage Hall High School.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Heritage Hall's Barry Sanders runs the ball during the Class 3A high school football semifinal game between Heritage Hall and Cascia Hall at Pioneer Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Friday, Dec. 2, 2011.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Heritage Hall's Barry Sanders runs the ball during the Class 3A high school football semifinal game between Heritage Hall and Cascia Hall at Pioneer Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.