Oklahoma State no match for Brocktober
For Texas to have any chance at making it to the Big 12 title game, they need one of the Oklahoma schools to lose multiple games to shake up the No. 2 spot.
Kansas almost gave Oklahoma their first loss of the season, but a couple late mistakes prevented that from happening. However, Iowa State was able to help themselves and everyone not from the state of Oklahoma.
Brock Purdy threw for 300 yards for the first time all season, and was able to make up for the lack of production from Breece Hall due to the tenacious Oklahoma State defense. Spencer Sanders played well too, as he threw for three touchdowns for the first time this year, but it just was not enough to fend off the five-star culture that is Iowa State.
The key to the game was not Purdy, although he did play great, it was the Cyclone defense. Oklahoma State was only able to convert on 2-of-10 third downs, and also held Jaylen Warren to just 76 yards on 4.2 yards per carry ending his four-game streak of rushing for 120 yards or more.
The Longhorns have to beat Baylor next week in order for Iowa State’s win to mean something. The reason being is if Texas can beat Baylor, it would hand them their second conference loss while still having to play Oklahoma. Texas will also have a chance to beat Iowa State who will also need to take on Oklahoma and win out in order to make the Big 12 Championship. It is not a guarantee that any of this happens, but the Longhorns do have a chance.