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Oklahoma State Football Team Seeks to Extend Winning Streak against UCF

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys, currently ranked 15th in the AP Top 25 and 17th in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll, are set to face off against the UCF Knights in what will be the first-ever matchup between the two teams. The Cowboys are seeking to extend their five-game winning streak and remain in contention for a spot in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Quarterback Alan Bowman has been impressive since taking over as the full-time starter, averaging 279.8 passing yards per game and accounting for 10 total touchdowns in six games. Running back Ollie Gordon II is also having a standout season, producing six consecutive 100-yard rushing games and ranking No. 1 among all FBS players in rushing yards, rushing yards per game, and yards after contact.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Oklahoma State football team is seeking to extend its five-game winning streak against UCF, which would give it at least eight wins for the 13th time in Mike Gundy's tenure as head coach.
  • The Cowboys' offense has been led by quarterback Alan Bowman, who has averaged 279.8 passing yards per game and accounted for 10 total touchdowns in six games.
  • Running back Ollie Gordon II has been a standout performer, producing six consecutive 100-yard rushing games and ranking No. 1 among all FBS players in rushing yards, rushing yards per game, and yards after contact.
  • The Cowboy defense has been led by linebacker Nickolas Martin, who leads all Big 12 players and ranks No. 12 in the FBS in total tackles with 10.2 per game.
  • Oklahoma State has forced 13 turnovers and only surrendered five turnovers in the past five games.
  • The Cowboys have won 85 consecutive games when holding their opponent to fewer than 20 points, dating back to Sept. 13, 2003, the longest active streak in the FBS.
  • The team has also held its opponent scoreless on its game-opening drive in 37 of its past 53 games and has held its opponent to less than a 50% third down conversion rate in 44 of its past 47 games.

Statistics:

  • Ollie Gordon II has rushed for more than 100 yards in six straight games.
  • The Cowboys have forced 13 turnovers and only surrendered five turnovers in the past five games.
  • Oklahoma State's offensive line has not allowed a sack in three straight games and in four of its past five games.
  • The team has held 34 of its past 39 Big 12 opponents under their season scoring average entering the game.
  • Oklahoma State has won 85 consecutive games when holding its opponent to fewer than 20 points, dating back to Sept. 13, 2003.
  • The team has held its opponent scoreless on its game-opening drive in 37 of its past 53 games.
  • Oklahoma State has held its opponent to less than a 50% third down conversion rate in 44 of its past 47 games.

Sources:

  • Oklahoma State University Athletics
  • ESPN
  • The Associated Press
  • USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll
  • Big 12 Conference Statistics

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