Oklahoma State and Texas A&M will face off for the first time since 2011 on Friday when they play in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Cowboys (8-4,) have won four straight games in the series against the Aggies (7-5), their former Big 12 Conference opponent.
OSU has thrived in the postseason with three straight bowl victories and seven of their past nine under the tutelage of Mike Gundy. The Aggies, meanwhile, are 1-0 under Jimbo Fisher after losing three straight under former coach Kevin Sumlin.
OSU redshirt freshman quarterback Spencer Sanders will play after missing the past two games following surgery on his right thumb.