Oklahoma State University Athletics
Why OSU’s Win Over Central Arkansas Mattered
September 13, 2015 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State was a 32-8 winner over Central Arkansas in the Cowboys' home opener yesterday. Notable tidbits from the victory:
The Oklahoma State Win ...
• Improved the Cowboys to 2-0 this season.
• Marked the Cowboys' fourth straight win, dating back to last season.
• Pushed the Cowboys into the top 25 of both the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls.
• Improved the Cowboys to 20-3 in their last 23 nonconference games.
• Improved the Cowboys to 39-5 in their last 44 games against unranked opponents, dating back to 2010.
• Marked the Cowboys' 20th straight in a home opener.
• Improved the Cowboys to 81-28-5 all-time in home openers.
• Improved the Cowboys to 9-0 under Mike Gundy in games played against FCS opponents.
Notable Streaks Extended
• Under Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State has never lost to an FCS school (9-0).
• Oklahoma State has won 20 straight home openers.
• Oklahoma State has won 39 of its last 44 over unranked opponents.
• Jimmy Bean and Ryan Simmons have both started 28 consecutive games, which equates to starting every game since the start of the 2013 season.
• Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah has at least one sack in eight of the last 10 games.
Standout individual performances from the Cowboys against Central Arkansas:
Offense
QB Mason Rudolph
6-4 | 220 | So. | Rock Hill, S.C.
Playing in the fifth game of his career - and the first home game - sophomore quarterback Mason Rudolph became just the sixth Oklahoma State quarterback to throw for 400 yards in a game when he completed 23-of-35 passes for 401 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys' 32-8 win over Central Arkansas. Rudolph completed 66 percent of his passes, averaged 16.6 yards per completion and completed passes to 12 different receivers in the contest. Through two games, Rudolph ranks 10th nationally with 333.5 passing yards per game and is 18th nationally with 14.82 yards per completion.
Defense
DE Emmanuel Ogbah
6-4 | 275 | RJr. | Houston, Texas
Oklahoma State defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah dominated the line of scrimmage as part of the Cowboys' win over Central Arkansas, racking up a team-best seven tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries. His performance against the Bears marked the second game in his career in which he led OSU in tackles – a notable feat for a defensive lineman. Through two games this season, the reigning Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year has nine tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and six quarterback hurries.
Special Teams
P Zach Sinor
5-11 | 195 | RFr. | Castroville, Texas
Redshirt freshman punter Zach Sinor posted his second consecutive strong performance by averaging 43.4 yards per punt and downing three of his five punts inside the 20 as part of Oklahoma State's win over Central Arkansas. Thanks largely to Sinor, Oklahoma State ranks fifth in the nation in net punting (45.4 net yards per punt). Sinor has punted 10 times this season, allowing only one return, which the Cowboys covered for a loss of three yards.
