What looked like a promising Big 12 matchup turned into a one-sided blowout. From the second quarter onward, Oklahoma State never really had a chance. The final 41–13 scoreline doesn’t lie: Arizona dominated, and OSU never got close to mounting a fightback.
From the outset, OSU’s offense was stifled. The Cowboys mustered only 69 passing yards and 89 rushing yards as a team—a pitiful output for any perceived top-tier program. Zane Flores appeared adrift, with no rhythm in the passing game and little support from the run game. Although, Flores left the game with an injury after taking a sack on fourth-and-four with two minutes left in the third quarter.