Heart of Dallas Bowl halftime score: Oklahoma State dominating Purdue, 28-0

Playing in a virtual home game at the old Cotton Bowl, the Cowboys raced out to a 28-0 halftime lead over the Boilermakers.

Heart of Dallas Bowl 2013: Purdue vs. Oklahoma State game preview, location, history and more

Oklahoma State suffered a letdown by losing its last two games of the season, but will need to snap out of it to avoid giving Purdue a chance to win the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

Purdue vs. Oklahoma State: Heart of Dallas Bowl 2013 odds and lines

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are currently a 17-point favorite over the Purdue Boilermakers going into the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

2013 Heart of Dallas Bowl: Getting to know Purdue

Who They Are: The Boilermakers were 6-6 this year after winning their final three games to sneak into bowl eligibility. That was not enough to save the job of Danny Hope, who was fired after four seasons. Patrick Higgins will serve as interim head coach as Darrell Hazell was recently hired away from Kent State, but will coach the Golden Flashes in their bowl game.

Who They Played: Although Purdue did not beat a bowl-eligible team (Eastern Kentucky, Eastern Michigan, Marshall, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana were their victories), the Boilermakers very nearly upset both undefeated teams in the country. Purdue lost 20-17 at Notre Dame on a late field goal, while Purdue led Ohio State 22-14 with less than a minute to go in Columbus before falling in overtime, 29-22.

Who To Watch: Defensive tackle Kawann Short is a likely first-round NFL Draft pick and has been a terror to opposing offenses all season long. Cornerback Ricardo Allen has a school-record four interceptions returned for touchdowns in his career. Walk-on Landon Feichter led the Big Ten with four interceptions this season, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Running back Akeem Shavers had 126 yards rushing, 99 yards receiving, and three touchdowns against Indiana. Raheem Mostert is one of the leading kickoff returners in college football and led the country in kickoff return average as a freshman in 2011.

You Might Have Heard Of: Robert Marve is playing his final collegiate game on a third torn ACL. Marve re-injured his knee against Notre Dame but started the final four games of the season. Against Indiana he threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns. He also chased down Greg Heban on a 70-yard interception return to prevent a touchdown.

Purdue vs. Oklahoma State: Heart of Dallas Bowl 2013 picks and predictions

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are favored to prevail over Purdue in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Jan. 1.

Heart of Dallas Bowl: Purdue has new head coach

The Purdue Boilermakers have a new head coach in Darrell Hazell, but he will not be coaching them in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

Heart of Dallas Bowl 2013 Odds: Cowboys open at 18-point favorites

Oklahoma State is a big favorite over Purdue in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

Mike Gundy would be crazy to leave

With Oklahoma and Texas looking as weak as they have in some time, there's absolutely no reason for the Oklahoma State coach to leave, particularly for a difficult job like Arkansas.

2013 Heart of Dallas Bowl: Purdue vs. Oklahoma State

Purdue of the Big Ten and Oklahoma State of the Big 12 will play on New Year's Day.