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The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Friday’s game between BYU and Oklahoma State. Check back for updates throughout the game.
Oklahoma State 21, BYU 14
It’s time to see how well BYU responds to adversity.
The Cougars suffered arguably their most frustrating half of the season, trailing 21-14 after committing three turnovers and letting Ollie Gordon run all over them for more than 10 yards per touch.
There will be plenty of drama down the stretch. Oklahoma State quarterback Garret Rangel was knocked out of the game with an injury, and BYU’s Jake Retzlaff appeared to hurt himself on the final play before halftime, with his status for the rest of the night still unclear.
The Cowboys will receive the second half kickoff, with the Cougars looking to overcome the deficit and keep their unbeaten run alive.
Oklahoma State 21, BYU 14
0:00 — Jake Retzlaff closes out the first half with his second interception of the night. Oklahoma State 21, BYU 14.
Retzlaff appeared to be nursing his shoulder after attempting a tackle on the interception return, creating a bit of drama for the Cougars in the game’s final 30 minutes.
0:32 — It’s a hat trick for Ollie Gordon.
Gordon ran into the end zone for the third time tonight, putting the Cowboys ahead for the first time all night. Oklahoma State 21, BYU 14.
It’s not all good news for the Cowboys, however. Quarterback Garret Rangel — who’s ran for 77 yards already tonight — left the game with an apparent shoulder injury and has been replaced under center by the recently-benched veteran Alan Bowman.
3:44 — Jake Retzlaff’s first mistake of the night just came at an inopportune time.
Trying to force something downfield, Retzlaff’s sideline throw was intercepted by Korie Black, who returned the pick 17 yards to the Oklahoma State 24-yard line. BYU 14, Oklahoma State 14.
Retzlaff has now thrown six interceptions on the season.
7:55 — The Cougars just don’t have an answer for Ollie Gordon.
Oklahoma State’s talented running back caught a pass in the flat uncovered and sprinted up the sideline, hurdling BYU safety Faletau Satuala before reaching the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. BYU 14, Oklahoma State 14.
Gordon now has seven career touchdowns against the Cougars in less than two games worth of action.
14:03 — Tanner Wall’s pick six attempt may have come up short, but LJ Martin finished the job with a 1-yard touchdown to put the Cougars ahead by a score. BYU 14, Oklahoma State 7.
14:05 — Another week, another interception for Tanner Wall.
BYU’s free safety picked off an errant Garret Rangel pass and returned it 47 yards all the way to the goal line, nearly earning a pick-six but still providing a massive momentum swing for the Cougars. BYU 7, Oklahoma State 7.
Wall now has interceptions in consecutive weeks, grabbing his first career pick this past Saturday against Arizona.
BYU 7, Oklahoma State 7
0:00 — The Cougars’ bag of tricks has backfired on them.
Hinckley Ropati took a toss and attempted a halfback pass, only to offer a poor throw that was intercepted by Parker Robertson. BYU 7, Oklahoma State 7.
The Cowboys will now open the second quarter taking over at their own 20-yard line.
9:42 — Ollie Gordon ran for 166 yards and five touchdowns against BYU last season, and he’s wasting no time in his current effort to torment the Cougars.
The Doak Walker Award candidate broke free for a 50-yard dash into the end zone on the Cowboys’ first possession to knot this game up at seven points apiece. BYU 7, Oklahoma State 0.
Gordon’s run marks the longest play allowed by BYU’s defense all season.
11:57 — BYU has stormed right out of the gate.
Jake Retzlaff gave the Cougars an early lead on their opening possession, rushing for a 4-yard touchdown to cap a 6-play, 75-yard drive. BYU 7, Oklahoma State 0.
BYU picked up 50 yards on the game’s first play thanks to a deep shot from Retzlaff to Darius Lassiter, who beat double coverage to make a diving grab and immediately put the Cougars on the verge of the red zone.
BYU’s late night matchup with Oklahoma State will be televised on ESPN and can also be streamed on the ESPN app.
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