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Oklahoma State faces rival Oklahoma for Big 12 title again
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — For the second straight year, No. 11 Oklahoma State heads into its regular-season finale against its in-state rival, No. 7 Oklahoma, with a chance to claim the Big 12 title. Last year, Oklahoma State was missing several k...
Forte, Evans lead Oklahoma State to 102-90 victory
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Phil Forte scored 31 points and Jawun Evans contributed 23 points, eight assists and five rebounds to lead Oklahoma State to a 102-90 victory over Central Arkansas on Monday. Jeffrey Carroll provided a spark off the bench o...
No. 13 Oklahoma St. controls own destiny, can win Big 12
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — The players at No. 13 Oklahoma State know one thing: They don't have to look for help to wrap up a special season. After escaping with a 45-44 victory over Texas Tech over the weekend, the Cowboys needs to win Saturday at T...
Okla. St. facing challenge of Texas Tech's passing skills
STILLWATER, Oka. (AP) — To maintain a clear path to the Big 12 Championship, No. 17 Oklahoma State needs to overcome the nation's most potent aerial attack and Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes. For Oklahoma State (7-2, 5-1 Big 12, No. 13 C...
Penchant for clutch turnovers key to Oklahoma State success
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Jordan Sterns' interception in the end zone on the final play, clinching Oklahoma State's 43-37 victory over Kansas State, marked the second straight contest the Cowboys' secondary came up with a crucial turnover with the g...
Defense plays big role in Oklahoma State success
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State, which has boasted a strong offense all season, can now count on its defense. The defense produced three crucial turnovers that gave the offense the ball in the red zone each time, providing the difference S...
Oklahoma's potent offense back to work against lowly Kansas
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — After piling up a staggering 854 yards of total offense in a 66-59 win over Texas Tech last week, No. 16 Oklahoma's potent offense gets back to work on Saturday against Kansas. Facing the lowly Jayhawks (1-6, 0-4 Big 12) could b...
WR McCleskey stepping up for Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Jalen McCleskey is making the most of coverage schemes focused on James Washington. And it's paying off in a big way for Oklahoma State. Kansas used double coverage to limit Washington to one reception for 9 yards on S...
Mayfield, Westbrook lead No. 19 Sooners over K-State 38-17
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook have become a dynamic duo for the Oklahoma Sooners. Mayfield completed all but six of his 31 passes for 346 yards and four touchdowns, Westbrook had nine receptions for 184 yards and three scores...
Grogan on verge of Oklahoma State's scoring record
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Ben Grogan passed Barry Sanders a couple weeks ago. Dan Bailey could go down on Saturday. Pretty good company for the senior kicker. Grogan is closing in on Oklahoma State's career scoring record heading into this w...
Oklahoma State hoping to keep momentum going vs. Iowa State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, Oct. 7, 2016) — Following a convincing 49-31 victory over then-No. 22 Texas last week, Oklahoma State is feeling pretty good about where it is right now. A win Saturday at home against Iowa State would allow the Cowboys (...
Oklahoma State's special teams crucial in win over Texas
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, Oct. 4, 2016) — Often an overlooked aspect of the game, specials teams played a key role in Oklahoma State's latest win. The Cowboys blocked three PAT attempts, with Vincent Taylor and Tre Flowers teaming up to return one of th...
Oklahoma State's Rudolph huge factor in team's success
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, posted Sept. 20, 2016) — After a dominant outing by quarterback Mason Rudolph in Oklahoma State's dramatic win over Pittsburgh, it's clear his play will be key to the Cowboys' success this season. Rudolph is coming off a g...
Rudolph, Childs lead Oklahoma State to win over Pitt
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, posted Sept. 18, 2016) — When a small storm rolling through delayed Saturday's Oklahoma State-Pittsburgh game with 12:55 left in the fourth quarter and the score tied 38-38, OSU coach Mike Gundy used the extra time to make s... Full story
Oklahoma St looking to bounce back after controversial loss
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, posted Sept. 16, 2016) — Oklahoma State is glad to move on to its next game after the disappointment of losing a 30-27 stunner to Central Michigan last week on an untimed final play that officials admitted they never should h...
Officials' mistake lets CMU stun Oklahoma State on last play
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, posted Sept. 10, 2016) – A mistake by the officials that extended the game when it should have been over allowed Central Michigan to score the winning touchdown on a Hail Mary and lateral for an astonishing 30-27 upset of N...
Oklahoma St. moves on from controversy, addresses run game
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, posted Sept. 12, 2016) — Two days after a stunning 30-27 loss to Central Michigan that came on a final untimed play that officials later admitted shouldn't have been awarded, Oklahoma State just wanted to forget about it and m...
Okla. St. recalling last year in preparing for Central Mich.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, posted Sept. 9, 2016) — After a dominating victory last week over Southeastern Louisiana, No. 22 Oklahoma State knows it will face a much more difficult test on Saturday against Central Michigan. The Cowboys also faced the C...
Special teams and defense big part of Okla. St. opening win
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP, posted Sept. 5, 2016) — An explosive offense was a key component of No. 22 Oklahoma State's season-opening 61-7 blowout over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday. The Cowboys also received significant contributions from their s...
