STILLWATER — West Virginia receiver Sam James came across the middle of the field — where the Mountaineers had found their most success in the passing game — and quarterback Jarret Doege’s throw was on target.
But at the last second, Oklahoma State cornerback Rodarius Williams reached out and knocked the pass to the ground.
West Virginia had to kick a field goal and OSU answered with a long touchdown drive.
The Oklahoma State defense didn’t make every play on Saturday. But it made plenty to assure the 15th-ranked Cowboys a 27-13 victory over West Virginia at Boone Pickens Stadium.