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Did Oklahoma State Cowboys' Defense Hold Back Tulsa Golden Hurricane's Storm?

The Oklahoma State Cowboys faced off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium, resulting in a 19-12 defeat for the home team. This outcome brought the Cowboys' record to 1-3, while the Golden Hurricane improved to 3-2.


Sep 19, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane quarterback Baylor Hayes (10) looks to pass during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

First Quarter


The game began with a strong start from Tulsa, who quickly put up 10 points on the board. The Pokes managed to respond with a field goal by Logan Ward, who successfully kicked from 49 yards out. Despite this effort, Oklahoma State trailed by 7 points at the end of the quarter.


Second Quarter


Tulsa continued their offensive momentum into the second quarter, adding another touchdown to their tally. The Cowboys struggled to find their rhythm offensively and were unable to score any points during this period. Zane Flores attempted several passes but was met with resistance from TU's defense.


Sep 19, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Zane Flores (6) looks to pass during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Third Quarter


In an attempt to close the gap, Oklahoma State's defense stepped up in the third quarter. Parker Robertson led with an impressive total of 15 tackles and forced one fumble that was recovered by Dylan Smith. However, despite these defensive efforts, Tulsa managed another field goal extending their lead further.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw a resurgence from Oklahoma State as they scored nine unanswered points through two successful field goals and a rushing touchdown by Zane Flores. Rodney Fields Jr., who rushed for over 100 yards throughout the game, played a crucial role in setting up scoring opportunities for his team.


Sep 19, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Zane Flores (6) runs the ball during the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Despite this late push and notable performances from players like Gavin Freeman—who contributed both in receiving and punt returns—the Cowboys fell short of overcoming TU’s lead before time expired.


As fans reflect on this matchup between these two teams known for their fierce rivalry—Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane key moments will be remembered as pivotal plays that shaped its outcome.


Looking ahead: The Pokes are set to host Baylor Bears next week at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 27th at 3:30 PM EDT; fans can catch all action live via ESPN2 broadcast network!


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