No. 24 Oklahoma State lost to Iowa State 51-49 on a walk-off field goal after a late Cowboys touchdown briefly put them ahead. OSU’s explosive offense was undermined by turnovers, special-teams miscues and a defense that struggled to get stops, handing the Cyclones a dramatic home win.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Iowa State 51, Oklahoma State 49.
  • OSU is 5-3 overall and 3-2 in Big 12 play.
  • Wyatt Young’s go-ahead touchdown came with 53 seconds left.
  • Iowa State won it with a 34-yard field goal.
  • Caleb Hawkins scored on runs of 75 and 59 yards.
Yes, But

Oklahoma State’s offense repeatedly delivered explosive plays and rallied to take the lead late. But turnovers, a muffed punt and defensive struggles—especially on third down—left the Cowboys unable to close out the game.

What's Next

Oklahoma State heads back on the road next Saturday to face Kansas State in Manhattan.

Bottom Line

The Cowboys showed they can score with anyone, but another close loss exposed the cost of giving opponents extra possessions and failing to get timely stops.