STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A season that began with disappointment has turned into a possible mission of destiny for No. 6 Texas, with the next challenge coming Saturday night with a game at Oklahoma State.

After losing its opener 34-29 to Maryland, Texas (6-1, 4-0 Big 12) has been rolling along on a six-game winning streak, reaching its highest spot in the AP poll since September 2010. Oklahoma State (4-3, 1-3), which climbed as high as No. 15 in mid-September, has lost two in a row (Iowa State and Kansas State).

Texas coach Tom Herman felt the bye week came at a good time.

"It was a very timel...