Matchup: Oklahoma State (6-6, Big 12) vs. Washington (8-5, Pac-12)
Site: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Ariz.
When: Jan. 2, 10:15 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN.
Series: Tied 1-1.
Last game: Oklahoma State won, 31-17 on Sept. 7, 1985.
Coaches: Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State); Chris Petersen (Washington)
Players to watch: Oklahoma State will be without their Bedlam hero running back Tyreek Hill, who was dismissed from the team following domestic violence charges, so the Cowboys' offensive will run through freshman quarterback Mason Rudolph, who will be making just his third start and will face a stiff Washington defense. Sporting News All-American LB Shaq Thompson, LB Hau'oli Kikaha, and DL Danny Shelton anchor a Huskie defense that ranks 21st nationally against the run. The Huskies also rank third nationally in team sacks, led by NCAA individual leader, Kikaha who has 18.0 sacks and is second in the nation in tackles for loss, with 24.0.
Reason to watch: Get SN's take from Bill Bender.