Preview: Oklahoma State faces Stanford in Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

PHOENIX - Two of the top five football teams in the country faced off in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Monday night.

The 3rd ranked and one loss Oklahoma State Cowboys came to Glendale after winning the Big-12 conference outright for the first time since 1948. The Cowboys' lone loss came in a 37-31 double-overtime loss to Iowa State.

The 4th ranked Stanford Cardinal also came to the Fiesta Bowl with just one loss. Stanford made their first ever appearance in the Fiesta Bowl and featured Heisman Trophy candidate and potential #1 overall NFL Pick Andrew Luck.         

What you may not know …

• The Cowboys offense is ranked 2nd nationally, Stanford’s offense is ranked 5th nationally.
• This is Oklahoma State's first appearance in a BCS Game.
• The Cowboys scored at least 40 points eight times this season.
• Stanford scored at least 40 points eight times this season.
• The Cardinals trailed in just 3 games this season.
• This is Stanford’s second straight BCS appearance (Defeating Virginia Tech in the 2011 Orange Bowl.)
• Stanford Quarterback Andrew Luck set school records in total offense and touchdown passes.
• Andrew Luck is a two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up.
• Oklahoma State will be facing a Pac-12 team in a bowl game for the second straight season after beating Arizona in the 2010 Alamo Bowl.
• The Cardinal and Cowboys feature two of the top 5 offenses in the country and two of the top quarterbacks in college football.