WVU and Oklahoma State were both *COMPLETELY LEFT OUT* of the preseason AP Top 25 — not ranked, not receiving votes… *nothing.* But will it stay that way? West Virginia enters Year 2 under Rich Rodriguez with a roster that looks deeper, faster and far more talented than the group we saw a year ago. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State is trying to make its own major statement under Eric Morris and prove the Cowboys are ready to climb back into the national conversation. So today, we’re reacting to the **AP Preseason Top 25**, looking at where the Big 12 stands nationally, and asking the question that matters: 🔥 *Could WVU and Oklahoma State BOTH eventually crack the Top 25?* We’ll break down what each team needs to do, how quickly they could start receiving votes, and whether the national media may eventually regret overlooking these two Big 12 programs. The preseason poll is only the beginning. *Can the Mountaineers and Cowboys force their way into the rankings?*