Winners and Losers From The Oklahoma State-Kansas State Game

Back at it with winners and losers from Oklahoma State’s huge win over Kansas State over the weekend.

Kyle Porter

Winner: Bob Bowlsby — How lucky is the Big 12 that it has gotten a de facto title game in almost every season since it went to the round robin schedule? With Oklahoma State’s win, that dream is still alive this year as the Pokes and Sooners hurtle towards a clash in Norman on December 3.

Loser: Kansas State’s defense — We get all bent out of shape about Glenn Spencer and Co. How do you think KSU fans feel? Their team gave up 10 (!) yards a play on Saturday to Mike Yurcich’s often-maligned offense. On a day when OSU gifted them a win, they couldn’t take advantage of it.

Also: They became the first team to give up at least six and a half rushing yards per carry to Oklahoma State since Iowa State in 2013.

Winner: The Jumpman brand — Just look at all this free marketing from serial big-play-maker Blake Jarwin.

They don't call @Jaws_47 #AirJaws for nothing‼️ He even casts his own #jumpman logo when he goes up 4 the ? ???? pic.twitter.com/KKUxlK3PkK

— Jason McEndoo (@JasonMcEndoo) November 7, 2016

Kyle Cox

Winner: Blake Jarwin — He had a career game in only two catches. His 96 yards were the most of any OSU TE since Blake Jackson in 2012. And he had added to his collection of MJ poses.

Winner: Mike Yurcich — He really has had a good year regardless of those stuck on hating him. He called a wonderful game against WVU and followed it up with a good one in Manhattan. Those two interceptions made a big dent in how this one looked.

Loser: The Purple Wizard — This was the one of those games Bill Snyder doesn’t lose in his own “Family Stadium.” As Kyle Porter pointed out this is the first loss in 26 when he wins the turnover battle at least 3-1.

Loser: Barry J. Sanders — Barry actually had a couple of really good running plays but that muffed punt. Yeesh. Not to be too harsh but punt returning is his main job at this point. Can’t have those types of mental errors.

Sam Aldrich

Winner: Air Jarwin — Blake hauled in two huge catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, including a 54-yarder. Jarwin is not often used in the passing game in the offense, but made some huge plays to help the Cowboys steal a win they probably shouldn’t have on the road.

They don't call @Jaws_47 #AirJaws for nothing‼️ He even casts his own #jumpman logo when he goes up 4 the ? ???? pic.twitter.com/KKUxlK3PkK

— Jason McEndoo (@JasonMcEndoo) November 7, 2016

Ed. note: We all love Blake Jarwin.

Loser: Glenn Spencer — I was flabbergasted at how easily the Wildcats ran the ball up and down the field. QB Jesse Ertz ran for 153 yards and three touchdowns all by himself, and overall, the Wildcat offense ran for 345 yards on 56 carries!

The Cowboys should have loaded up the box and dared Ertz to throw and beat them over the top, but instead played back and got manhandled all day long. The poor game plan from Spencer almost cost the Cowboys a valuable win, and his job feels less secure each week. Here comes Patty Mahomes!

Carson Cunningham

Winner: QB1 — He is becoming the quarterback OSU fans hoped for when he showed flashes of brilliance as a baby-faced freshman. The dirty little secret was he didn’t play as well on the road (10 TD, 10 INT before Saturday) but he erased that narrative with his finest performance outside of Payne County.

Sure, he still misses the easy throws while dropping 50-yard dimes but when it’s all said and done, he may be the best QB to sit on the neon palm throne.

Loser: Glenn Spencer — The tide is turning. Twitter used to feature incessant “FIRE YURCICH!” tweets, but the focus is shifting dramatically to Spencer.

The frustration is warranted. The lack of preparation for K-State’s one-dimensional offense, combined with the lack of adjustments was simply maddening. How do you not stack the box and dare Jesse Ertz to beat you? It was baffling.

When you look at OSU’s players on defense – they look the part – but the results this season do not reflect it.

Winner: Sugar Loaf Daniels — He went the distance! How high will Spencer jump up and down watching this on film? I think Darrion Daniels earned some carries with those wheels!

Now I’m dreaming of a Check Engine Light backfield. Think about it: Vincent Taylor running the option on the goal line, flicks it to Sugar Loaf for the touchdown. Make it happen, Mikey Y.