STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — With the nation's leading rusher in Chuba Hubbard and one of its top five receivers in Tylan Wallace, No. 21 Oklahoma State has received a lot of attention for its potent offense.

But it was the Cowboys' stifling defense that made the difference in their 26-13 victory over then-No. 24 Kansas State on Saturday, limiting the Wildcats to 244 total yards.

Coach Mike Gundy also pointed out how OSU's success in limiting K-State to 1 of 13 on third-down conversions had such a big impact on the result. That was a welcome development for the Cowboys (4-1, 1-1 Big 12), especiall...