Oklahoma State will see an immediate benefit from a veteran addition to its roster.
In confirming his son’s transfer from Colorado to Oklahoma State earlier this offseason, the father of Israel Antwine stated that the defensive lineman would be seeking a hardship waiver from the NCAA that would grant immediate eligibility in Stillwater. Wednesday, the father, Dwayne Antwine, confirmed to The Oklahoman that the waiver has been approved by The Association.
In applying for a waiver, Antwine and OSU had cited a major overhaul of the coaching and support staff at Colorado as the basis for the application. Mike MacIntyre was fired by CU in the middle of November, ultimately replaced by Georgia defensive coordinator Mel Tucker.
Including this season, Antwine will have three years of eligibility remaining. He’ll also have his redshirt if needed.
Coming out of high school in Oklahoma City, Antwine was a three-star member of the Buffaloes’ 2018 recruiting class. As a true freshman, the lineman started 11 of Colorado’s 12 games.