Oklahoma State’s defense got absolutely gashed tonight, falling 51-49 to an Iowa State squad that just last week managed a measly three points against Arizona. Yeah, you read that right. Three points to 51 in one week. It was a rollercoaster finish in Ames, but ultimately, it was the Cowboys’ inability to get a stop that sealed their fate as time ran out. For once, it felt like the OSU offense was doing its part, but the defense left them in a seriously tough spot.
The Final Seconds Were an Absolute Trainwreck
You can’t make this stuff up. The Cowboys fought their way back, tying the game with just 53 seconds left on a slick misdirection pitch pass to Wyatt Young. The dude was fired up, ran straight into the Iowa State stands to celebrate, and got hit with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Seriously? That kind of undisciplined move is just brutal. That penalty got assessed on the kickoff, forcing Joseph Kim to boot it from the 15-yard line. He got it to the other 15, but then Carson Robbins returned it 22 yards, putting Iowa State in prime position at the 37. One play later, a 33-yard pass to freshman Jamal Polite put their strong-legged kicker, Kyle Konrardy, well within range. And of course, Konrardy nailed the 34-yard field goal as time expired. Game over. Heartbreak.
The Defense Was GIVING IT AWAY
The second half was a complete defensive collapse. Iowa State hung 27 points on Oklahoma State after halftime, and the numbers don’t lie. The Cyclones put up a ridiculous 581 total yards of offense, with 309 through the air and 272 on the ground. They had four plays that gained at least 40 yards. Four! This is the same Iowa State team that mustered a pathetic 221 total yards just last week. How do you go from shutting down an opponent to letting a team that couldn’t score last week drop 51 on you? It’s baffling. It’s frustrating. That defense has some serious questions to answer.
What a brutal way to lose. You score 49 points, you should win the game, right? But when your defense gives up 51, especially after a critical penalty, it’s just a gut punch. That’s a tough one to swallow.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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