Around the Big 12:
#11 Oklahoma State 16, Tulsa 7
The Golden Hurricanes jumped out to a 7-o lead, taking advantage of a Spencer Sanders injury that knocked the rising star QB out of the game to hold the potent Cowboys’ offense at bay — for three quarters.
But freshman Shane Illingworth sparked the Pokes off of the bench, leading his team on three scoring drives on 4-5 passing despite Chuba Hubbard being held under 100 yards by a pretty average Tulsa D.
One of the preseason conference contenders looked very beatable in their season debut, but you saw enough flashes from guys like Hubbard and Tylan Wallace to see a light at the end of the tunnel for Mike Gundy’s program, and with a little experience under their belt, they should be much prepared for their home date with WVU next week.