AMES, Iowa — Oklahoma State got the victory it needed, just not the style points.
Backup quarterback J.W. Walsh threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Carr with 3:06 left on Saturday, giving No. 5 Oklahoma State a 35-31 victory over Iowa State in a Big 12 game and keeping the undefeated Cowboys in playoff contention.
Oklahoma State (10-0, 7-0) trailed 24-7 and 31-21 before rallying for a victory that might not look impressive but still was crucial in jockeying for one of the four spots in the College Football Playoff.
It was the fifth time in as many road games this season that the Cowboys pulled it out after trailing in the second half.