Oklahoma State’s offense moves the ball better than any team in the Big 12, but poor red-zone execution is costing the Cowboys points. Their short-yardage struggles helped fuel a 35-32 loss to Houston, and coach Eric Morris says the staff is weighing every fix—including going under center.

By the Numbers
  • 517.7 yards per game: Oklahoma State’s Big 12-leading offensive average.
  • 34 red-zone trips, tied for second in the conference; the Cowboys scored touchdowns on 52.9% of them, ranking 14th.
  • Oklahoma State’s first two drives against Houston covered 118 yards but produced just 3 points.
Yes, But

The Cowboys have generated plenty of opportunities, and Morris said the problem is not limited to play-calling: execution has failed on multiple downs. He acknowledged the issue while noting that his previous teams have improved in this area.

State of Play
  • Morris says the team is continuing to practice red-zone situations and review possible adjustments.
  • Using under-center formations is among the options being considered; no change has been announced.
Bottom Line

Oklahoma State’s yardage advantage matters only if it turns into touchdowns. Improving in tight quarters is essential to making the offense’s production count.