Breaking down the numbers: 50 yards separate 49-17 score

Oklahoma State quarterback Sam Jackson V throws a pass to wide receiver Gavin Freeman in the Cowboys' game against Cincinnati in Stillwater, Oklahoma at Boone Pickens Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025.Oklahoma State (1-6, 0-4 Big 12) lost to No. 24 Cincinnati (6-1, 4-0) in a 49-17 blowout that dealt the Cowboys their sixth-straight loss.

Here are three key numbers from the game.

228: The Cowboys run game shined.

Despite the loss, the Cowboys dominated on the ground, showcasing plenty of promise for the future as running back Rodney Fields Jr. carved up the Bearcats defense with 163 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Running back Sesi Vailahi also showed promise as a tough between-the-tackles runner.

50: The…