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Alan Bowman utilizes seventh season to cement his legacy with the Cowboys.

The quarterback led Oklahoma State to the Big 12 Championship Game last season but fell short, motivating him to complete the mission this fall.

Alan Bowman’s journey is truly inspiring. His collegiate career began in 2018, with three seasons at Texas Tech, followed by a stint at Michigan, before landing at Oklahoma State.

The Texas native used his experience, production, and leadership to secure the Cowboys’ starting job last year. Despite early struggles in Mike Gundy’s offense, Bowman turned things around, even leading the Big 12 with 14 interceptions.

Oklahoma State ended up winning 10 games, with Bowman passing for 3,460 yards, ranking 15th nationally. Despite the positive yardage, the turnovers and a blowout loss in the championship game influenced Bowman’s decision to return for a rare seventh season. Gundy will now field a veteran team full of seniors, all eager for a Big 12 title.

“The reason why we all wanted to come back was to win it and to go take it,” Bowman said. “This year no one is going to give us the Big 12 Championship, so we gotta go take it. That has been our motto and inspiration throughout the winter, spring ball, and summer.”

Bowman has worked hard to improve his decision-making, including refining his footwork and throwing motion. Oklahoma State’s offense has the potential to be special, and Bowman knows much of the responsibility rests on his shoulders.

With the reigning Doak Walker Award winner in the backfield, a top-notch offensive line, and a slot receiver who caught 101 passes last season, Bowman has the tools to lead the Cowboys to success. However, minimizing interceptions is crucial.

“I think if we take good care of the football this year we’re going to win a lot of games,” he said. “As a seventh-year guy with experience, you typically have fewer turnovers, so it’s about cleaning up the stupid mistakes.”

With the Big 12 expanding to 16 teams, Bowman will have less room for error. The competition will be fierce, and the Cowboys won’t be sneaking up on anyone. Bowman understands his team will be the hunted rather than the hunters and is embracing the challenge ahead.

“I’m just excited to see a conference packed with high-level competition,” the 24-year-old said. “I’m excited to renew our rivalry with Colorado, they’re coming back into the Big 12, playing new teams like Utah, and going to Provo. It’s just fun.”