Sad News: Oklahoma State loses key star, this is so Sad for OSU fans

The graduate transfer leaves Stillwater after two successful seasons.

Oklahoma State defensive tackle Justin Kirkland entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer on Monday, according to reports from 247Sports’ Chris Hummer.

The 6-foot-3, 335-pound lineman played in 26 games for the Cowboys over the past two seasons, recording 40 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and a sack.

“Oklahoma State has truly been one of the biggest blessings in my life,” Kirkland wrote in a post on X. “From the moment I arrived in Stillwater, I was welcomed with open arms by the fans, my teammates, and the entire OSU community. … This decision was not easy, and it does not change the love and pride I have for Oklahoma State. Cowboy Nation, thank you for everything. I will always be proud to say I was a Cowboy, and Stillwater will always feel like home.”

Kirkland, a native of West Haven, Utah, originally signed with Utah Tech after completing a religious mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He later transferred to Oklahoma State ahead of the 2023 season.

In 2023, Kirkland made six starts, recording 22 tackles, three tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries, and two pass deflections. This past season, he made one start and finished with 18 tackles, 11 tackles for loss.

Oklahoma State football adds Virginia Tech OL Bob Schick in transfer portal

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State football’s search for experience on the offensive line has landed another veteran from the transfer portal.

Virginia Tech transfer Bob Schick, a 6-foot-6, 304-pound super-senior, committed to the Cowboys on Monday, according to multiple reports.

Schick made 23 starts over the previous two seasons with the Hokies, including all 13 last year. For his career, he has played 1,276 total offensive snaps, with 672 as a pass blocker, and has allowed just one sack.

The majority of his career has been spent at either left or right guard, though he has some experience at both tackle positions.

Offensive line has been a heavy focus in the transfer portal for the Cowboys. Schick is the seventh addition overall and the second in the spring portal window, along with Appalachian State tackle Markell Samuel.