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10 Reasons Why OSU's Win Over Boise State Mattered
September 16, 2018 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER – The Oklahoma State football team improved to 3-0 Saturday with a convincing win over No. 17 Boise State. The Cowboy defense netted seven total sacks and held the Broncos to just 1.1 yards per rush for the game. Some other key notes on the win:
The Oklahoma State win…
• Improved it to 21-4 in its last 25 games and 35-9 in its last 44 games.
• Made it 1-0 all-time vs. Boise State.
• Improved Mike Gundy's career record vs. Mountain West teams to 1-0.
• Improved Mike Gundy's record in non-conference games to 48-11.
• Gave it nine straight wins in non-conference games.
• Improved it to 31-5 in its last 36 non-conference games.
• Improved it to 21-4 in its last 25 games overall.
• Made it 38-10 at Boone Pickens Stadium since the start of the 2011 season.
• Marked its third straight win in games vs. opponents ranked in A.P. poll.
• Marked its fifth consecutive win overall, dating back to last season.
Standout performers included the following:
Offense
Running Back Justice Hill
-Averaged 8.2 yards per carry.
-Finished with 123 rushing yards to lead all players in OSU's 44-21 win over No. 17 Boise State.
-His rushing total was also enough to lead all players in all-purpose yards.
-His 53-yard with just under seven minutes remaining in the game set up OSU's final touchdown to seal the win.
-Had four carries of at least 12 yards.
-Has scored a rushing touchdown in nine straight games for the seventh-longest streak in Big 12 history.
-Has rushed for at least 100 yards in nine of his last 13 games.
Defense
Defensive End Jordan Brailford
-Recorded 2.0 sacks (all in the first half) and a forced fumble in OSU's 44-21 win over No. 17 Boise State.
-Led the way in disrupting the Boise State offense as the Cowboys tallied seven sacks.
-Helped hold the Broncos to just 34 rushing yards on 1.1 yards per carry.
Special Teams
Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga
-Blocked a second-quarter Boise State punt in a 7-7 tie to set up the Cowboys on the BSU seven yard line for the go-ahead score.
-The play shifted momentum to the Cowboys for good, as they led the rest of the way.
-It was OSU's first block of the season and first of two in the game.
-Tackled Boise State's Alex Mattison on the opening kickoff of the game to pin the Broncos at their own 18 yard line and help force a punt on the opening possession.
Newcomer
Safety Jarrick Bernard
-True freshman who blocked a Boise State punt in the third quarter that was returned for a touchdown.
-Had a sack and forced fumble in the second quarter to help end a Boise State drive before halftime.
-His block put the Cowboys up by three scores late in the third quarter to seal the OSU win over No. 17 Boise State.
-Added a fourth-down tackle in the fourth quarter to help seal the win.
The Oklahoma State win…
• Improved it to 21-4 in its last 25 games and 35-9 in its last 44 games.
• Made it 1-0 all-time vs. Boise State.
• Improved Mike Gundy's career record vs. Mountain West teams to 1-0.
• Improved Mike Gundy's record in non-conference games to 48-11.
• Gave it nine straight wins in non-conference games.
• Improved it to 31-5 in its last 36 non-conference games.
• Improved it to 21-4 in its last 25 games overall.
• Made it 38-10 at Boone Pickens Stadium since the start of the 2011 season.
• Marked its third straight win in games vs. opponents ranked in A.P. poll.
• Marked its fifth consecutive win overall, dating back to last season.
Standout performers included the following:
Offense
Running Back Justice Hill
-Averaged 8.2 yards per carry.
-Finished with 123 rushing yards to lead all players in OSU's 44-21 win over No. 17 Boise State.
-His rushing total was also enough to lead all players in all-purpose yards.
-His 53-yard with just under seven minutes remaining in the game set up OSU's final touchdown to seal the win.
-Had four carries of at least 12 yards.
-Has scored a rushing touchdown in nine straight games for the seventh-longest streak in Big 12 history.
-Has rushed for at least 100 yards in nine of his last 13 games.
Defense
Defensive End Jordan Brailford
-Recorded 2.0 sacks (all in the first half) and a forced fumble in OSU's 44-21 win over No. 17 Boise State.
-Led the way in disrupting the Boise State offense as the Cowboys tallied seven sacks.
-Helped hold the Broncos to just 34 rushing yards on 1.1 yards per carry.
Special Teams
Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga
-Blocked a second-quarter Boise State punt in a 7-7 tie to set up the Cowboys on the BSU seven yard line for the go-ahead score.
-The play shifted momentum to the Cowboys for good, as they led the rest of the way.
-It was OSU's first block of the season and first of two in the game.
-Tackled Boise State's Alex Mattison on the opening kickoff of the game to pin the Broncos at their own 18 yard line and help force a punt on the opening possession.
Newcomer
Safety Jarrick Bernard
-True freshman who blocked a Boise State punt in the third quarter that was returned for a touchdown.
-Had a sack and forced fumble in the second quarter to help end a Boise State drive before halftime.
-His block put the Cowboys up by three scores late in the third quarter to seal the OSU win over No. 17 Boise State.
-Added a fourth-down tackle in the fourth quarter to help seal the win.
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