TCU struggled on defense as Oklahoma State shredded the secondary for numerous big passing plays and five touchdowns. The Cowboys defense was solid; although it gave up a lot of yards (665), it kept TCU off the scoreboard most of the night and forced four interceptions.
The win puts Oklahoma State in the College Football Playoff discussion, while TCU’s hopes may be dashed. Here is a look at how each team graded out by unit.
| Unit | First-Half Grade | Final Grade |
| Pass Offense | B | B |
| Run Offense | C | B- |
| Pass Defense | F | F |
| Run Defense | A- | A- |
| Special Teams | C | C |
| Coaching | D | C |
Pass Offense: A wrist injury knocked out star receiver Josh Doctson just before halftime, which hindered TCU’s passing attack the rest of the game.