The undefeated BYU Cougars took on Big 12 conference foes, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on Friday. Jake Retzlaff was under center for the Cougars, while Garret Rangel and Alan Bowman shared snaps for the Cowboys.
Coming into this game, oddsmakers expected the No. 13 Cougars to stay perfect but the Cowboys look poised to spring an upset, leading the game 21-14 going into halftime. However, their defense fell apart in the second half, especially in the dying moments, which allowed the Cougars to register a 38-35 victory.
Oklahoma State vs BYU: Box score
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Oklahoma State vs BYU Game Summary
BYU edged out Oklahoma State in a thrilling matchup that saw multiple lead changes.
1st Quarter:
BYU Cougars opened the scoring:
11:57: Jake Retzlaff ran for a four-yard touchdown, completing a 75-yard drive in six plays. Will Ferrin's extra point was good.
Score: BYU 7, Oklahoma State 0
Oklahoma State Cowboys quickly responded:
9:42: Ollie Gordon II broke loose for a 50-yard touchdown run, capping a 75-yard drive in five plays. Logan Ward added the extra point.
Score: BYU 7, Oklahoma State 7
2nd Quarter:
BYU Cougars regained the lead:
14:01: LJ Martin scored on a one-yard run after a quick play. Ferrin's kick was good.
Score: BYU 14, Oklahoma State 7
Oklahoma State Cowboys tied it up:
7:55: Garret Rangel connected with Ollie Gordon II for a 17-yard touchdown pass, finishing a 10-play 75-yard drive. Ward's kick was good.
Score: BYU 14, Oklahoma State 14
Oklahoma State Cowboys took the lead just before halftime.
0:32: Ollie Gordon II scored again, this time with a two-yard run, finishing a 76-yard drive that comprised seven plays. Ward's extra point was good.
Score: Oklahoma State 21, BYU 14
3rd Quarter:
BYU Cougars answered back to tie the game:
5:51: LJ Martin scored on an eight-yard run, completing a 69-yard drive that lasted seven plays. Ferrin's kick tied it.
Score: Oklahoma State 21, BYU 21
BYU took the lead:
3:43: Jake Retzlaff threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Keelan Marion, finishing a 44-yard drive in just four plays. Ferrin's kick was good.
Score: BYU 28, Oklahoma State 21
4th Quarter:
Oklahoma State Cowboys tied the game again.
14:50: Alan Bowman connected with Brennan Presley for a 16-yard touchdown pass, completing a 79-yard drive in nine plays. Ward's kick tied it.
Score: Oklahoma State 28, BYU 28
BYU Cougars regained the lead with a field goal:
9:39: Will Ferrin made a 41-yard field goal after an 11-play, 52-yard drive.
Score: BYU 31, Oklahoma State 28
Oklahoma State Cowboys responded with a touchdown:
1:13: Bowman threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Presley, finishing a lengthy 17-play, 76-yard drive. Ward's kick was good.
Score: Oklahoma State 35, BYU 31
BYU Cougars answered back in dramatic fashion:
0:11: Jake Retzlaff threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Darius Lassiter, completing an eight-play, 75-yard drive. Ferrin's extra point gave BYU the lead.
Final Score: BYU 38, Oklahoma State 35
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