Tag: Football

Hubbard shreds TCU while Cowboys gain bowl eligibility

November 7, 2019

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard was the first player ever to gain more than 200 yards rushing against a Gary Patterson-coached team Saturday as the Cowboys downed TCU 34-27 in Stillwater. “You have to give Oklahoma State credit,” said Patterson. Hubbard’s 92-yard run in the third quarter tied for the fourth-longest rushing play in…

Tulsa’s lead fades Saturday

November 7, 2019 Jeff Brucculeri

Tulane jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and staved off a Tulsa comeback to earn a 38-26 win over the Golden Hurricane, in front of 27,417 fans at Yulman Stadium, Saturday in New Orleans. Unfortunately, this game went much like the entire Tulsa season has gone. Tulsa has now trailed at…

OSU Cowboys and TCU tangle after scoring nice upsets

October 31, 2019

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-3, 2-3 in the Big 12) return home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday to face TCU after a notable 34-27 upset of Iowa State. TCU (4-3, 2-2) had their own upset Saturday, topping Texas 37-27. “We made big plays in the fourth quarter,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said Monday. Gundy said TCU,…

Faltering defense, questionable ruling doomed Oklahoma

October 31, 2019 Charles Biggs

Oklahoma’s chances for the College Football Playoff may have been dealt a fatal blow as the Sooners fell at Kansas State, 40-47. Down 23-41 in the second half, OU almost pulled off a miracle comeback. OU pulled to within seven points with 1:43 left. They apparently recovered an onside kick but after review, officials overturned…

Memphis edges Tulsa, 42-41

October 31, 2019 Jeff Brucculeri

Memphis jumped out to a quick and early lead, but the Tulsa Golden Hurricane battled back in the second half, falling just short, as the Tigers escaped with a 42-41 win Saturday, at H.A. Chapman Stadium, in front of a crowd of 17,183. Memphis improved to 7-1 (3-1 American Athletic Conference) on the season, while…

OU QB Jalen Hurts soars as No. 5 Sooners head to K-State

October 24, 2019 Charles Biggs

No. 5 Oklahoma (7-0, 4-0 in the Big 12), behind the leadership of Heisman candidate Jalen Hurts, steamrolled West Virginia, 52-14, Saturday. The Sooners at tied atop the conference with Baylor (7-0, 4-0). OU and Baylor play in Waco on November 16. For the fifth game in a row, OU will kick off at 11…

OSU and Iowa State both really need victories on Saturday

October 24, 2019

After a tough loss to No. 18 Baylor, Oklahoma State must travel to No. 23 Iowa State for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff Saturday in a must win game for both teams. With Big 12 losses, the Cowboys (4-3 overall, 1-3 in the Big 12) are realistically out of the running for a league title –…

No. 18 Cincy edges Tulsa; Memphis is here Saturday

October 24, 2019

After a narrow 13-24 loss to No. 18 Cincinnati in Ohio Saturday, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-5, 0-3 in the American Athletic Conference) return home Saturday to host Memphis (6-1, 2-1 in the AAC). TU is looking for their first conference win this season against Memphis, whose only stumble this year was a two-point defeat…

Lamb and OU defense overcome Texas

October 17, 2019 Charles Biggs

Oklahoma’s march toward a record-setting fifth consecutive Big 12 title took a big step Saturday as the Sooners beat Texas 34-27 in the Red River Showdown in Dallas. The win tied No. 5 OU (6-0, 3-0 in the Big 12) with No. 18 Baylor (6-0, 3-0) atop the Big 12 standings. Oklahoma hosts West Virginia…

Tough stretch for the Cowboys

October 17, 2019

After a bye week, Oklahoma State (4-2, 1-2 in the Big 12) is facing a trio of tough conference games that could shape their season. OSU hosts No. 18 Baylor Saturday at 3 p.m., following by a trip to Iowa State on October 26 and a game against TCU in Stillwater on November 2. OSU…