Did Oklahoma State Cowboys' Ground Game Stumble at TCU?

In a challenging encounter at Amon G. Carter Stadium, the Oklahoma State Cowboys faced off against the TCU Horned Frogs, culminating in a 13-38 defeat for the Cowboys. This result moves their season record to 3-7, while TCU improves to 6-4. Despite a spirited effort, the Cowboys could not overcome the Horned Frogs' dominance on both sides of the ball.

Game Highlights

The game unfolded with TCU taking an early lead and maintaining control throughout. The first half saw the Horned Frogs amass a commanding 24-point lead without any response from Oklahoma State. The Cowboys managed to find some rhythm in the second half, scoring 13 points across two quarters but were unable to close the significant gap established by TCU.

Oklahoma State's offensive efforts were led by Ollie Gordon II who rushed for 121 yards on 25 attempts and scored one touchdown, showcasing his ability as a key player for his team. On the receiving end, De'Zhaun Stribling had an impressive game with seven receptions totaling 101 yards and securing one touchdown which highlighted his significant contribution despite the overall team struggles.

Quarterback play was split between Alan Bowman and Maealiuaki Smith who combined for a total of 233 passing yards. Bowman completed 19 of his attempts adding one touchdown but also threw an interception which contributed to one of three turnovers by Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

Defensive Efforts

On defense, Iman Oates stood out with four tackles including one sack and two tackles for loss totaling nine yards lost for TCU; however, this individual performance was not enough to stifle TCU's offense effectively throughout the game. Dylan Smith led in tackles with eight combined (seven solo), demonstrating his defensive capabilities despite facing relentless pressure from TCU's versatile offensive strategies.

Special teams saw Wes Pahl punting twice averaging net yardage that reflected strategic field positioning efforts but ultimately did not sway game momentum significantly in favor of Oklahoma State.

Looking Ahead

The road ahead does not get easier for Oklahoma State as they prepare to host Texas Tech Red Raiders at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater on November 23rd at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as both teams vie for victory late into this season.

As we continue our coverage leading up to next week’s matchup, share your thoughts on how Oklahoma State can bounce back from this setback and what adjustments are crucial heading into their next game against Texas Tech.