Game Preview: Kick Time, TV Info, Series History for Oklahoma State-Houston

After a miserable day in a Florida rain storm last weekend, the Cowboys are back on the road.

Oklahoma State travels to Houston for a game against the Cougars as the Cowboys look to close in on locking up a spot in Arlington for the Big 12 title game. Here are stats and other tidbits to get you ready for Saturday’s game.

Viewing Info

Time: 3 p.m. Saturday
Location: TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas
Watch: ESPN2 (Dave Flemming, Brock Osweiler and Kayla Burton)

Team Stats

Statistical Leaders

Passing:
OSU — Alan Bowman — 188-for-324 (58%)/2,139 yards/8 touchdowns/8 interceptions
UH — Donovan Smith — 227-for-348 (65%)/2,405 yards/20 touchdowns/10 interceptions

Rushing:
OSU — Ollie Gordon — 186 carries/1,250 yards/12 touchdowns
UH — Parker Jenkins — 82 carries/400 yards/3 touchdowns

Receiving:
OSU — Rashod Owens — 43 catches/530 yards/1 touchdown
UH — Samuel Brown — 59 catches/776 yards/3 touchdowns

Tackling:
OSU — Nickolas Martin — 100 total tackles
UH — Adari Haucly — 79 total tackles

Sacks:
OSU — Nickolas Martin and Collin Oliver — 5 sacks each
UH — Nelson Ceaser — 9.5 sacks

Series History (Houston Leads 10-9-1)

The last time the Cowboys and Cougars played each other, it came as a letdown spot for the Cowboys in 2009.

Fresh off beating Georgia 24-10 in Boone Pickens Stadium to start the year, the Cowboys fell 45-35 the next week to Houston. That game saw Case Keenum throw for 366 yards and three touchdowns. Zac Robinson threw for 240 yards and a score. Dez Bryant had five catches for 85 yards.

They played the year before, where OSU got a 56-37 win, part of the Cowboys’ 7-0 start in 2008. Dez Bryant went nuclear that day, catching nine passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns. He also had a 71-yard punt return that he scored on. Meanwhile, Kendall Hunter ran for 210 yards and two scores.

The last time these teams met in Houston was the 2006 season, Mike Gundy’s second year as head coach. Bobby Reid threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns while running for another 85 yards, but it wasn’t enough, as Houston won 34-25.

Big 12 Standings