Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. stepped into the spotlight Friday. The Cowboys fell 19-12 to a stubborn Tulsa squad, which was their first loss to the Golden Hurricane in Stillwater since 1951. Yet, amid the groans and the what-ifs, one truth shone brighter than Seth Morgan’s four field goals… Running back Rodney Fields Jr. is the real deal.
Fields is a redshirt freshman from the small lumber town of Wright City, which is tucked away in the pine forest of southeast Oklahoma. He showed flashes of greatness a season ago but was buried behind Ollie Gordon’s Heisman whispers. Injuries and a crowded backfield kept him chained to the bench, and his legs were itching for daylight.
Three 10+ yard runs in a row on #OklahomaState’s first drive of the game-Rodney Fields Jr 14 yd run-Zane Flores 15 yd run-Rodney Fields Jr 13 yd runDrive ended with a FG. pic.twitter.com/VepgyiZ00V
— Im not a fan of your favorite team (@fsh733) September 19, 2025
But with the Pokes’ ground game sputtering like a ’94 Honda Accord after a pair of lackluster opening two rushing games, Mike Gundy handed the keys to Fields for his first start. The freshman sensation quickly showed the Cowboy faithful that he was the clear-cut RB1 for the Pokes. The Turnpike Classic kicked off with Tulsa – yeah, that Tulsa, led by ex-Poke Dominic Richardson gnashing teeth like a betrayed brother – stuffing OSU on early downs…