Central Oklahoma takes its defense to Pittsburg State for a Week 8 MIAA matchup between teams tied at 2-3 in conference play. The Bronchos are 3-4 overall and will look to slow a Gorillas offense averaging 21.1 points per game. UCO’s defense ranks first in the MIAA against the pass and on third downs. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Carnie Smith Stadium, with the game airing on regional TV and the MIAA Network.

By the Numbers
  • UCO allows 22.8 points and 333.9 yards per game.
  • The Bronchos have 7 interceptions and 8 forced fumbles through 7 games.
  • Quarterback Jett Huff has 1,515 passing yards this season and needs 88 more to break UCO’s career record.
  • Pitt State leads the all-time series, 16-5-1; UCO won last year’s matchup, 27-24.
Yes, But

UCO’s defensive strengths face a Pitt State team with a 224.7-yard-per-game passing attack. The Bronchos have won the teams’ most recent meeting, but their last victory in Pittsburg came in 2015.

State of Play
  • Both teams are 2-3 in MIAA play; UCO is 3-4 overall, while Pitt State is 2-5.
  • UCO averages 26.5 points per game, while Pitt State allows 30.5.
  • UCO’s Reese Roller leads the team with 66 tackles; Chris Fitzpatrick and Cameron Done share the team lead with 3 sacks apiece.
What’s Next

After the road game, UCO returns home to face Nebraska Kearney on Oct. 31, visits Missouri Southern on Nov. 7, then hosts Missouri Western on Nov. 14 to close the season.

Bottom Line

UCO’s path to an important road win runs through its defense—and a chance to turn its pass-rush and turnover production into points against a Pitt State team that has struggled to keep opponents off the scoreboard.