After a letdown against Texas Tech, Oklahoma State dominated the lowly Kansas squad from start to finish, with a 48-28 win on the road. The offense clicked on all cylinders, as the passing and running games were efficient and provided multiple scores.
Quarterback Taylor Cornelius went 15-for-20 in the air for over 300 yards and four touchdowns, while Justice Hill ran for 189 yards and a score of his own. The Jayhawks had no answer for either player, and the Cowboys ran away with this game.
The Big 12 schedule continues to remain simple for Oklahoma State, with games against Iowa State and Kansas State up next. That’s before a treacherous close to the season in the second half.
If not for an embarrassing loss to Maryland in Week 1, Texas would have been 4-0 in Week 5 and 5-0 afterward, due to a win against Kansas State, 19-14. A strong defensive effort pushed them forward since the offense could not muster much in either facet.
Suddenly, head coach Tom Herman’s squad sits near the top of the Big 12 and a threat to make noise in the top 25. It’s arguably their best run since Mack Brown helmed the Burnt Orange, but the fun could stop in Week 6.
Texas has the annual Red River Rivalry game vs. Oklahoma on Saturday, which College GameDay will be on-site for. It’s a landmark game that decides placement in the Big 12, even at the halfway point of the season. So can the Longhorns manage a fifth win and control of the conference?