Stillwater, OK – The Oklahoma State Cowboys continued their impressive run of form on Saturday, beating the UCF Knights 42-28 at Boone Pickens Stadium. Ranked No. 18 in the nation, the Cowboys entered the game looking to preserve their winning streak and showcase the balanced attack that has defined their season.
Game flow
The Knights struck first, opening the first quarter with a touchdown. OSU answered promptly with a touchdown of its own midway through the period, but UCF reclaimed the lead late in the quarter. The second quarter saw the Cowboys respond with two touchdowns, while UCF added another score to tie the game at halftime.
In the third quarter, Oklahoma State took a 24-21 lead on a field goal, and the defense held the Knights scoreless for the remainder of the period. The final quarter belonged to the Cowboys. They added two more touchdowns and a field goal, while UCF managed only a single touchdown, sealing a 42-28 win for OSU.
Key performances
Quarterback Drew Mestemaker directed the offense with poise, completing passes for 304 yards and delivering two touchdown throws. Running back Caleb Hawkins contributed a strong ground game, rushing for 83 yards and helping control the clock.
For UCF, quarterback Keyone Jenkins posted 265 passing yards, and running back Duke Watson added 79 rushing yards, but the Knights could not overcome the Cowboys’ late‑game surge.
Looking ahead
The victory positions Oklahoma State for its next challenge against Houston on October 17. The game is slated for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff and will be broadcast on Fox, offering fans another opportunity to see the Cowboys build on their momentum.
Coach [Name not provided in source] praised his team’s resilience, noting that the defense’s third‑quarter shutout was a turning point. “We stayed disciplined, executed our game plan, and trusted each other,” he said. “Now we turn our focus to Houston and keep this streak alive.”
Fans in Stillwater celebrated the win with chants and cheers throughout the stadium, reinforcing the strong community support that fuels the Cowboys’ home‑field advantage.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
