Oklahoma State star RB opts out

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard has opted out of the rest of the season and will prepare for the NFL draft. Coach Mike Gundy made the announcement Saturday on the team’s pregame radio show before the Cowboys played Baylor in their regular-season finale. Hubbard, left, a redshirt junior, finishes his college career having rushed for 3,459 yards and 33 touchdowns. He had missed the last two games with a right ankle injury. Hubbard was introduced with the seniors before Oklahoma State’s home finale against Texas Tech. Hubbard chose to return to school this season in hopes of winning a Big 12 title. But injuries decimated the Cowboys offensive line, and the offense struggled. Hubbard ran for 625 yards and five TDs this season. Hubbard’s 2019 season was the best by an Oklahoma State back since Barry Sanders’ 1988 Heisman-winning season. Hubbard led the nation in rushing last season with 2,094 yards.