On Saturday, a pair of dynamic passers will meet up in Austin for more than just bragging rights. Spencer Sanders’ unbeaten Oklahoma State team comes in ranked No. 12 in the nation, off a bye week. But Casey Thompson’s No. 25 Texas, a two-loss team fresh off of the worst type of heartbreaking upset, is the favorite. Both would like a chance to compete for a Big 12 title in a couple of months.
While the Cowboys and Longhorns may have different stories heading into this weekend, their quarterbacks’ tales are similar, if not intertwined.
Before we look at what sets them apart, let’s see what Sanders and Thompson have in common.