(by John E. Hoover) EL PASO, Texas — Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh says "all the things that decide a game" will decide Thursday's postseason contest between his team and Oklahoma.

But truly, his offense's ability to run the football against an OU defense that specializes in stopping the run will decide who wins the 76th Sun Bowl.

Toby Gerhart, a senior running back, led the nation in rushing attempts (311), rushing yards (1,736) and touchdowns (26) during the regular season....read more from the Tulsa World

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