Oklahoma State shook off another uneven first half to rout Colorado 57-24, with receiver Justin Bowick powering a second-quarter surge. A rewatch also offered a brief look at freshman quarterback Broderick Vehrs and raised questions about the Cowboys’ secondary depth after an injury.

By the Numbers
  • Oklahoma State beat Colorado 57-24.
  • Justin Bowick finished with 6 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown.
  • Broderick Vehrs is 8-for-8 for 61 yards and a touchdown across 2 appearances.
Yes, But

The blowout came after another shaky first half, and Colorado had no answer for Bowick’s second-quarter breakout. But Oklahoma State’s secondary depth is a concern: Quinton Hammonds was injured, and Mose Phillips is already out for the season.

State of Play
  • Vehrs completed both passes in his late-game appearance, though he has yet to be asked to take bigger risks.
  • Markeith Williams moved from safety to corner, while Kollin Lewis lined up at safety as Oklahoma State adjusted its defensive backfield.
Bottom Line

Bowick gave the Cowboys a game-changing spark, but the win also exposed a secondary that may need to rely on less-tested options if injuries continue.