MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A bowl matchup between an SEC team and a Big 12 team came down to one yard that was needed to gain, and it was the defense of the Big 12 squad that came out victorious.
Yes, you read that right.
After a roller-coaster of a game that nearly mimicked the Oklahoma State football team's wild ride of a season, it was the Cowboys' defense that came in clutch and propelled OSU to a 38-33 AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory against Missouri (8-5) and, ultimately, a winning record to finish the season.
"Our guys were really wired up to play physical football," OSU coach Mike Gundy said.