Oklahoma State is heading into their toughest test of the year thus far with Pittsburgh. With their obvious passing game a threat, the dark horse will be coming out of the backfield.

Last season the Cowboys got away with a 45-38 victory on this squad. But they were also on their home turf.

Even for the best College Football Teams, the season is about adjustments. Oklahoma State’s big name offensive studs like Mason Rudolph and James Washington have done their job. This weekend won’t be about them. And it won’t be about the defense.

This weekend will be about Justice Hill. Hill ran for 132 yards against Tulsa, and had one touchdown. His progress slowed against South Alabama. He ran for only 27 in that matchup.

Justice Hill’s impact on Saturday’s Noon ET game @ Pitt will be crucial. The very young, sophomore back with grand potential has yet to prove himself in the first two games, but last year it took him even longer.

Hill was sub-30 yards for the Pokes first three games last year before hosting 122 in a loss at Baylor. So believe it or not, the preview in the Tulsa game was a very good look at Hill for the rest of the season.

The bottom line for OSU is that if they can get the running game going, specifically with Hill, their offense is practically unstoppable. The Pitt Panthers are with no doubt Oklahoma State’s toughest non-conference opponent probably for the season. If the Pokes can adjust now against Pitt, their offense becomes instantly multidimensional and a huge threat to the country’s best teams.

When in doubt, seek Justice.