Oklahoma State Postgame Notes vs. Kansas

No. 17/19 Oklahoma State at Kansas
Oct. 3, 2020 | Memorial Stadium | Lawrence, Kan.
Final Score: No. 17/19 Oklahoma State 47, Kansas 7

Game Flow

The Oklahoma State defense limited Kansas to 193 yards of total offense in the game. This is the fourth-lowest total allowed by the Cowboys during the Mike Gundy era (since 2005) and the fewest since OSU allowed 175 yards at South Alabama in 2017.
The first half was dominated by Oklahoma State on both sides of the ball. By halftime, OSU led, 31-0, and held a 362-60 advantage in yards of total offense. The Cowboys scored on five of their seven drives and held Kansas to five three-and-outs and forced an interception. KU snapped the ball only two times on the OSU side of midfield and one of those two snaps resulted in an interception.
Oklahoma State pulled its starters on both sides of the ball midway through the third quarter. Against OSU's starters, Kansas mustered only 67 yards of offense on 39 plays (1.7 yards per play).

Team Notes

Oklahoma State has held its first three opponents to a combined total of 27 points. This is the fewest points allowed by OSU in a three-game stretch since the Cowboys limited Missouri State, Arkansas State and Florida Atlantic to 25 points in the first three games of the 2006 season.
Dating back to last season, the Oklahoma State defense has held its last seven Big 12 opponents under their season scoring average.
Oklahoma State has not allowed any of its first three opponents to score more than one touchdown.
Oklahoma State entered the game ranked sixth nationally by holding the opposition to 20.7% on third down. On Saturday, the Cowboys limited Kansas to 1-of-14 on third down (7.1%). Of Kansas's 14 possessions, six ended in a three-and-out.
The Oklahoma State defense finished with 11 tackles for loss, four sacks and three passes broken up.
Kansas running back Pooka Williams entered the game averaging 5.5 yards per carry. OSU limited him to 32 yards on 14 carries (2.3 yards per attempt).
The Oklahoma State offense produced 593 yards of total offense, its most since tagging West Virginia for 604 yards in 2018.

Player Notes

Chuba Hubbard passed Joseph Randle for ninth on OSU's career rushing list. Hubbard has rushed for 3,173 yards as a Cowboy. Next in his sights is Tatum Bell with 3,409 career rushing yards.
Tylan Wallace passed D'Juan Woods for fifth on OSU's career receiving yards list on Saturday. His 2,837 career yards trails only James Washington (2017 Biletnikoff Award winner), Rashaun Woods (1989 NFL Draft first-round pick), Justin Blackmon (two-time Biletnikoff Award winner and 2012 NFL Draft first-round pick) and Hart Lee Dykes (1989 NFL Draft first-round pick) on the OSU all-time list.
Tylan Wallace caught nine passes for 148 yards Saturday, marking the 12th 100-yard receiving game of his career.
For the second
Once Oklahoma State went to its reserves, running back Dezmon Jackson was a standout, rushing for 91 yards on 10 carries.

The Oklahoma State Win...

Improved it to 36-15 in its past 51 games and 50-21 in its past 71 games.
Made it 71-14 in its past 85 games vs. unranked opponents, dating back to 2010.
Gave it wins in 30 of its past 36 games when playing as an AP ranked team vs. an unranked team.
Made it 3-0 for the fourth straight season and for the 11th time in the Mike Gundy era.
Made it 40-29-2 all-time vs. Kansas and 23-15-1 vs. KU in Lawrence.
Gave it 11 straight wins vs. Kansas to tie the longest win streak against one opponent in OSU history, matching OSU's 11-game streak vs. Kansas State from 1947-62. The only other 10-game win streak came against Central Oklahoma from 1908-1922.
Improved Mike Gundy's career record vs. Kansas to 12-1.
Improved Mike Gundy's record in Big 12 games to 79-52.
Improved it to 60-31 in Big 12 Conference games since 2010.
Gave it wins in four straight road openers.
Made it 5-2 in its past seven road games.

Notable Streaks and Trends

OSU has scored on its opening drive in 17 of its past 25 games.
OSU is 27-3 in its past 29 games when leading at halftime, dating back to Sept. 17, 2016.
OSU has outrushed its opponent in 31 of its past 43 games and in 32 of its past 45 games.
OSU has had at least one 100-yard receiver in 21 of its past 34 games.
OSU has
OSU has forced a turnover in 48 of its past 56 games and in 57 of its past 66 games, dating to 2015.
Dating back to 2005, OSU is 39-3 when not committing a turnover.
Dating back to 2008, OSU is 61-7 when winning the turnover battle.
Chuba Hubbard has rushed for at least 100 yards in 17 of his past 20 games. He also has a rushing touchdown in 17 of those 20 games.
Alex Hale has made each of the first eight field goals of his career. If he makes his next, then he'll tie Ben Grogan for the 10^th-longest streak in school history.
Dillon Stoner has at least one catch in 40 of his past 41 games.
OSU has scored on a play of at least 50 yards in eight of its past 12 games.
OSU has won 70 consecutive games when holding its opponent to fewer than 20 points, dating back to Sept. 13, 2003 – the longest active streak in the FBS.

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