Oklahoma State is coming off its first home loss to Tulsa since 1951, and with Big 12 games looming, it’s urgent the Cowboys clean up some serious flaws. If they don’t, the rest of the season could spiral out of control. Here are three areas that must improve, and quickly.
1. Quarterback Play Needs to Step Up
Zane Flores is young and still earning his stripes, but being inexperienced can't continue to be an excuse for hesitancy. He’s often looking safe, avoiding mistakes, and playing not quite loose enough to stretch defenses or make the kind of plays a quarterback needs to make to win tight conference games.