Postgame Notes
- Jason Taylor II entered the game as one of 12 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalists as he led the Big 12 conference and ranked No. 10 in the FBS with four interceptions. Taylor II added onto his impressive resume against Oklahoma, intercepting a Dillon Gabriel pass with eight seconds left in the first half, to go along with a fumble recovery. He also tied a career high in tackles with 11 stops.
- Tanner Brown improved to 19-for-20 on field goal attempts this season after converting attempts of 24 and 25 against Oklahoma.
- Spencer Sanders made his return to the starting lineup against Oklahoma. He finished 36-of-67 for 381 yards. His 67 attempts is the most in a single game in program history.
- Sanders’ 55-yard connection with Brennan Presley was the second-longest passing play of the season for OSU.
- Presley topped 100 yards for the first time this season and for the third time in his career. He finished with nine catches for 118 yards.
- Braydon Johnson pulled in his first reception since Oct. 15, on the first play of the game. He also added a 47-yard catch and run in the third quarter, which marked his 14th career catch of 40 yards or more. He finished with seven catches for 109 yards, his second 100-yard game of the season.
- Johnson and Presley became the first pair of Cowboys to have 100+ yards in the same game this season.
- Through 11 games, OSU has had 48 passing plays go for 20 or more yards.
- After surrendering 28 points and 299 yards in the first quarter, OSU’s defense held the Sooner offense to 135 yards and no points over the final three quarters.
- Logan Ward’s 63-yard punt in the first quarter is tied for the longest punt of the year for the Cowboys.
- Jabbar Muhammad’s forced fumble was the first of his career, which was recovered by Taylor II at the Oklahoma State 3-yard line.
- Quinton Stewart recorded his first career catch that went for a 2-yard touchdown at the 2:17 mark in the third quarter.
- Through 11 games, OSU has had 48 passing plays go for 20 or more yards.
- Ollie Gordon set a career high with seven rush attempts against Oklahoma.
- Brennan Presley has recorded at least one reception in 25 of the past 26 games, dating to Dec. 29, 2020.
- John Paul Richardson has recorded two or more receptions in 13 straight games, dating to Dec. 4, 2021.
- Oklahoma State’s game captains were Spencer Sanders, Sean Michael Flanagan, Brock Martin and Tanner Brown.
The Oklahoma State loss…
- Made it 9-4 in its past 13 regular season conference games.
- Made it 6-5 in its past 11 road games.
- Moved Mike Gundy's record in road games to 53-39.
- Moved Mike Gundy's record in Big 12 games to 95-60.
- Made it 21-6 in its past 27 games overall, dating back to the 2020 season.
- Made it 154-72 in its history when playing as an AP-ranked team.
- Made it 141-43 in its history when playing as a higher AP-ranked team than its opponent.
- Made it 86-19 in its past 105 games vs. opponents outside of the AP Top 25, dating back to 2010.
Notable Streaks and Trends
- OSU has held its opponent to less than a 50% third down conversion rate in 35 of its past 36 games.
- OSU has forced 45 turnovers in its past 29 games.
- Over the past 35 games, OSU has held opponents to 150-for-544 (27.5%) on third down.
