After Oregon jumped out to a 20-0 lead with explosive plays and touchdowns, Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores rolled right and evaded an all-out blitz, finding Christian Fitzpatrick over the middle for a 35-yard gain.
That sparked a 9-play, 57-yard drive down to the 22 by the end of the first quarter, 2nd and 3. The Cowboys suffered their third false start. On 2nd and 7, Trent Howland tried the left side for five yards.
Third and two. Howland took a direct snap straight ahead for a first down, the Cowboys winning at the line of scrimmage on a 12-play drive.