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LIVE BLOG: Cowboys Start a New Chapter in Big 12 Opener against Baylor

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8 months ago

September 27, 2025

Kyle Cox

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FINAL; Oklahoma State 27, Baylor 45

Without the spark of gimmick plays in the first, the Pokes stumbled in the second. You can point to those three consecutive three-and-outs and then question the decision to punt at midfield. But Baylor is a good team with a couple early losses.

The Cowboys were much improved for most of the first half on offense and looked better on defense at times throughout the game.

Oklahoma State 27, Baylor 38 | Q4 14:49

After getting into the redzone, the Bears had back-to-back penalties to put them in first-and-25 before Wendell Gregory got a big stop. The Bears have to settle for 3.

Oklahoma State 27, Baylor 35 | Q3 5:22

After three-straight three-and-outs, the offense finally pays off the defense’s efforts, turning a forced turnover-on-downs into 7 points thanks to Trent Howland’s arm and his legs.

Oklahoma State 20, Baylor 35 | Q3 14:10

Another fast score out of the break for Baylor.

The Bears scored touchdowns seven seconds in the second and 10 seconds into the third. It’s big momentum plays like this that have kept the Cowboys at arm’s length. We’ll see if they can respond and get back within a score.

HALFTIME: Oklahoma State 20, Baylor 28

The Bears go out on a miss. Baylor kicker Connor Hawkins missed left on a 53-yard field goal attempt.

The Cowboys keep it within a score at the half. Doug Meacham efforts to get the crowd involved as he heads to the tunnel with a big smile.

Oklahoma State 20, Baylor 28 | Q2 1:02

The Cowboys add 3 more with a 42-yard FG by Logan Ward. Pokes keep it within a score with a minute to go before halftime.

Trent Howland has been punishing Baylor’s soft run defense.

Oklahoma State 17, Baylor 28 | Q2 3:40

But Baylor and Sawyer Robertson.

The Cowboys have showed something we haven’t seen much of the last two seasons, but they can’t afford the three-and-outs or those big plays.

Flores nearly throws a pick on two-straight throws and the Pokes stall for their first three-and-out on the day.

The Pokes get another stop, forcing a punt and will take over with a bit of momentum at their own 10 after back tracking on the return.

Oklahoma State 17, Baylor 21 | Q2 8:12

OSU might be able to play offense. The Cowboys score on a three-play, 75-yard drive.

Zane Flores hung out in the pocket and found Rodney Fields for a 47-yard sideline play.

Oklahoma State 10, Baylor 21 | Q2 9:08

The Cowboys had gotten Baylor into third-and-6 before running back Caden Knighten broke loose for 49 yards which immediately set up the 6-yard TD pass from Sawyer Robertson to Matthew Klopfenstein.

Oklahoma State 10, Baylor 14 | Q2 11:31

The Cowboys have to settle for 3 after the would-be Flores highlight play was called back for a flag. The Cowboys have been moving the ball.

Flores’ hurdle and TD will get called back for a holding penalty. That stings.

Zane Flores had 11-straight completions before having to throw that one away. As good as Sam Jackson has looked in the alternate role, Flores has been efficient and effective.

ESPN tidbit: Most first quarter yards for OSU since 2023 (150).

Oklahoma State 7, Baylor 14 | Q2 14:43

Another quick score.

The Bears take the lead just seven seconds into the second, capping a five-play drive

End of Q1: Oklahoma State 7, Baylor 7

The Cowboys come up short on fourth-and-4. A late throw put Rodney Fields behind the line to gain. Turnover on downs on a promising drive.

Sam Jackson can sling it. Finds Shamar Rigby for 15 yards to jump start the drive. He has more passing TDs thank Zane Flores, by the way.

OSU’s defense forces a three-and-out and the Pokes can take the lead but do get pushed back 10 yards thanks to a holding penalty. They’ll start at their own 26.

Oklahoma State 7, Baylor 7 | Q1 6:54

The Cowboys got some momentum going with some trickery. Wide receiver Sam Jackson, a former college QB, got some play in the wildcat package and then scored on a backward pass to Josh Ford.

Some trickery for the TD 👀

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— OSU Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) September 27, 2025

But Zane Flores kept the drive alive, converting two third downs, one with his arm and one with his legs.

Oklahoma State 0, Baylor 7 | Q1 12:27

That was quick.

The Bears strike first, taking a 7-0 lead thanks to a three-play, 78- yard TD drive.

The Cowboys’ first drive sputters despite the big first play by Fields. OSU punts. Bears to take over at their own 22.

The Cowboys’ first possession gets called back to the 3 after a review clocked Sesi Vailahi calling for a fair catch. But Rodney Fields ripped off a 33-yard run on the first snap.

It’s officially a new era of Oklahoma State football.

For the first time in over two decades, a different man will coach the Cowboys inside Boone Pickens Stadium. It will probably be a day of mixed emotions for fans, staff and players, but there’s also a game to be played and the Pokes coming in with a blank Big 12 slate. OSU comes in at 1-2 after dropping both of its FBS games in disappointing fashion. We don’t need to dig back into the last three weeks but suffice it say, there’s no place to go but up.

Across the field, Baylor comes in at 2-2 and Bears fans are also a bit disappointed. After dropping their season-opener to Auburn, the Bears edged out SMU 48-45 on the road and then took care of FCS opponent Samford 42-7. But they dropped a heartbreaker to defending Big 12 Champ Arizona State 27-24, thanks to a walk-of field goal.

The Cowboys are still in react just four days after Mike Gundy’s firing, but they better react quickly. Baylor brings one of the top offenses in the Big 12 led by the nation’s top passer.

So stick with us for regular updates on the game. If you’re a PFB+ subscriber, be sure to also check out the convo which already lively in The Chamber.