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Inside the play: Ramon Richards' pick keeps Oklahoma State's dreams alive

AUSTIN, Texas -- As the ball sailed through the air, Ramon Richards had one thought and one thought only.

"My ball," he said.

The Oklahoma State senior safety's game-ending interception put a fitting end to a low-scoring, arduous battle with Texas. The pick of Longhorns' quarterback Sam Ehlinger in overtime secured a 13-10 win for the No. 10 Cowboys and keeps their Big 12 and College Football Playoff dreams alive for at least another week.

On the surface, it was a simple pitch-and-catch.