Oklahoma State’s J.W. Walsh starting at QB for injured Mason Rudolph

J.W. Walsh received the starting nod at quarterback for Oklahoma State against Oklahoma, with Mason Rudolph battling an ankle injury.

J.W. Walshreceived the starting nod at quarterback for Oklahoma State against Oklahoma Saturday night, with Mason Rudolph battling an ankle injury.

Rudolph was not ruled out for the game, but Walsh, a redshirt senior, began at quarterback for the Cowboys.

Walsh is 23 of 29 for 338 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions in spot duty this season.

The No. 9 Cowboys and No. 5 Sooners are both 10–1 and were meeting in a critical rivalry game.