(by David Ubben) Oklahoma lost both starting cornerbacks, Dominique Franks and Brian Jackson, from last year's team. Their replacements, Jonathan Nelson and Jamell Fleming, played in spots last year -- and safety Jonathan Nelson played extensively at safety late in the season.

Utah State quarterback Diondre Borel is taking advantage of both. Borel beat Hurst for a 31-yard score to Xavier Martin that brought the Aggies to within 31-24 late in the third quarter, putting Oklahoma squarely back on upset watch....read more from the ESPN Big 12 Blog