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Texas Tech was able to chip into Oklahoma State's lead at times, but the Cowboys kept responding with scores of their own. Any chance that Texas Tech had of mounting a comeback evaporated when the Oklahoma State defense forced a turnover on downs after the Red Raiders had first-and-goal on the Cowboys' two-yard line, late in the fourth quarter. Box Score Hero: Clint Chelf did throw a pair of interceptions -- one of which was returned 21 yards for a touchdown -- but had an otherwise excellent game against the Red Raiders, beating them both in the ground and in the air.

Chelf had yards passing, 88 yards rushing and 4 total touchdowns. Texas Tech will likely drop into the low 20s. Oklahoma State should, at minimum, jump over Texas Tech, but with little drama in the top 15 this weekend, moving up more than a spot or two might be difficult. It's worth noting that, in last week's poll, the Cowboys were ranked right behind Northern Illinois and Fresno State.

Voters and computers might look to reward Oklahoma State with an impressive road win over a top opponent by putting them ahead of the pair of non-BCS schools. Texas Tech picks up its second conference loss and falls two games back in the Big 12 standings. Coming out of the locker room the first and third quarters of games , Oklahoma State is outscoring the opposition by a combined margin of The Cowboys have outscored their first nine opponents, in the first quarter and in the third quarter.

Balance, Balance, Balance Perhaps the signature trait of Oklahoma State teams year in and year out under Mike Gundy is offensive balance. There is no better illustration of that than the season, when the Cowboys rushed for 3, yards and passed for 3, yards.

Six of those nine players have more than one receiving touchdown and nobody has more than four touchdown catches. Those 50 plays were made by 14 different players. Ball - and Quarterback - Security Oklahoma State spends a period of each practice on ball security and so far, it seems to be paying dividends, as the Cowboys have committed only 12 turnovers in their nine games this year.

OSU has lost only three fumbles - a mark that leads the Big 12 and ranks sixth nationally. Speaking of security, OSU's quarterbacks have enjoyed secure surroundings this season, only being sacked 0.

This is a regular theme for the Cowboys, who have led the Big 12 and ranked among the top 10 nationally in fewest sacks allowed in each of the past four years despite ranking among the national leaders in passing yardage for most of that time frame.

OSU's three blocked kicks ranks as the 10th-best total in the country. The Cowboys rank second in the Big 12 and 12th nationally with The Pokes rank 11th nationally with OSU has returned two punts for touchdowns and two other punts that gave the Cowboys starting field position inside the opponent's 20 yard line - and that doesn't count a blocked punt that was recovered at the 15 yard line against Texas Tech.

Kickoff Coverage an Overlooked Factor in OSU's Success Oklahoma State has been effective in the kickoff game, as the Cowboys lead the Big 12 and rank 25th nationally in kickoff coverage by allowing only Only 17 of OSU's 66 kickoffs have resulted in touchbacks, but it should be noted that OSU is actually better off without the touchbacks. The average starting field position for opponents following an OSU kickoff this season is the 24 yard line.

To put that into perspective, the average starting field position for opponents following an OSU kickoff last year with all-everything kickoff man Quinn Sharp handling those responsibilities was the 28 yard line. Speaking of Starting Field Position Through nine games, Oklahoma State is winning the field position battle. The Cowboys have an average starting field position of their own 37 yard line.

OSU's opponents have an average starting field position of their own 28 yard line. The OSU defense locked the Jayhawks down all game, limiting KU to yards of total offense and a five-of showing on third down.

Clint Chelf passed for yards and three touchdowns - two to Tracy Moore and one to Desmond Roland - and making the first start of his career, Lyndell Johnson made eight tackles, two of which were for loss. Dual Threat Oklahoma State quarterback Clint Chelf has helped the Cowboys with both his arm and his legs this year, Through nine games, the senior signal-caller has passed for 1, yards and nine touchdowns and has rushed for yards and three touchdowns. Chelf enters the Texas game ranked third in the Big 12 with Texas Tech Clint Chelf was singled out as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after he was responsible for four touchdowns two passing and two rushing in the Cowboys' win over No.

His yard touchdown run in the third quarter was the signature play of the game and was the crushing blow that put the contest out of reach in OSU's favor.

Chelf's yard run was the longest for an OSU quarterback since Brent Blackman had a yard run in Chelf completed of passes for yards and two touchdowns and carried six times for 88 yards with two scores in leading the Cowboys to the best road win for any team in the Big 12 this season. His Walsh had an open competition during spring drills to earn the starting quarterback spot.

Lunt was named the starter, but was sidelined with an injury early in the regular season. Walsh then stepped in and also sustained an injury that opened the door for Chelf to take the reins. Chelf's performance during that time was strong enough for him to hold onto the starting job despite the fact that both Lunt and Walsh were healthy in the Cowboys' final two games of Dual Threat, Part Two J.

Walsh can swing a game in OSU's favor with his passing or with his rushing. In week one against Mississippi State, the sophomore rushed for yards and engineered three touchdown drives in leading Oklahoma State to a win over Mississippi State in Houston.

In week two, Walsh set a school record for completion percentage min. Walsh had more touchdown passes four than incomplete passes three against UTSA and was honored as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. Walsh was OSU's leading rusher in three games this year. Walsh is among the elite sophomore signal-callers in the nation.

More on Walsh's Record Showing vs. UTSA J. Walsh connected on of passes for yards and four touchdowns against UTSA and etched his name in the OSU record book in the process. He added a rushing touchdown as well. Walsh's He started the game by completing 10 consecutive passes, then had two incompletions, then completed 10 consecutive passes again. By the time his day was done at the mark of the third quarter, OSU held a lead.

He was honored as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his outburst. Roland's rushing yards and four touchdowns both represent the top marks for any Big 12 player in a game this year.

His rushing yards were the most for an Oklahoma State back in a road game against a Big 12 opponent since Vernand Morency rushed for yards at Kansas in Roland's rushing yards marked the third-most of any player in the country that week.

It marked the first time this season that an OSU back carried the ball 30 or more times in a game. In the past three games vs. Iowa State, Texas Tech and Kansas - the first three starts of his career - Roland has scored nine touchdowns - eight rushing and one receiving.

He has 10 rushing touchdowns on the year, a mark that ranks second in the Big 12 and 27th in the country. Roland's 8. Smith's nine rushing touchdowns this year rank fourth in the Big 12 and 40th nationally. He rushed for yards and three touchdowns in the Cowboys' season opening win against Mississippi State, then tacked on three more rushing touchdowns against Lamar and another against Kansas State.

With 33 career rushing touchdowns to his credit, Smith is tied for sixth on OSU's all-time list. He needs three more rushing touchdowns to match two-time consensus All-American Kendall Hunter's career tally of Redshirt freshman Jhajuan Seales 26 catches for yards and a touchdown is emerging as a viable weapon on the outside and Charlie Moore has been dependable, making 20 receptions on 32 targets this year.

Small Stewart Has Big Impact Standing and weighing pounds, Oklahoma State receiver Josh Stewart is not the biggest receiver in the nation, but what he lacks in size, he makes up for with quickness, elusiveness, route-running and good hands. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter. This Month in Sports Reference Find out when we add a feature or make a change. Do you have a sports website?

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