Dru Brown filled in admirably for an injured Spencer Sanders, captaining Oklahoma State to a 20-13 win over West Virginia on the road. For his efficient outing and the victory in his first OSU start, Brown was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for Week 13.
Brown was an efficient 22-of-29 (75.9 percent) for 196 yards and two touchdowns and no interceptions. Most importantly, he managed the gameplan effectively and efficiently and didn’t make mistakes. He also started and finished the game well. Brown completed 10 of his first 11 throws and seven of his last eight.