Why Oklahoma State might be 2026's portal turnaround team | Bedlam Buds

On this episode of Bedlam Buds, Ryan and Jeremy break down one of the biggest transfer-portal storylines in the country: Oklahoma State Cowboys landing the North Texas “triplets”—quarterback Drew Mestemaker, wide receiver Wyatt Young, and running back Caleb Hawkins (from Shawnee).

Jeremy called it before it happened, and now that all three are officially headed to Stillwater, we unpack why this isn’t just a splashy portal moment, but a potential Indiana-like moment.

We cover:

• Why these weren’t just good transfers—but elite, nationally ranked portal players

• How familiarity with the offensive system accelerates improvement on Day 1

• Why following their coach says a lot about leadership and development

• What the numbers actually say (and why they matter)

• Why Oklahoma State may be the Big 12’s most overlooked turnaround candidate

Could Eric Morris turn Oklahoma State around overnight?

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