GLENDALE, Arizona — Ten years from their last trip to the Fiesta Bowl, the Cowboys are champions again.
Oklahoma State defeated Notre Dame 37-35 on Saturday in State Farm Stadium in a game the Cowboys once trailed 28-7. Here are 10 thoughts from an excellent game.
1. The Comeback of All Comebacks
The Cowboys were down 21 points, the reliable defense was faltering and they weren’t moving the ball on offense — then a flip got switched.
After trailing 28-7 with 1:16 left in the first half, the Cowboys’ comeback was a program record. There was some rare air where it all came together.