Oklahoma State’s defensive linemen were outstanding on Friday evening in Mobile and nearly helped the Pokes to their first shutout since 2012 against Savannah State.
The starters on the defensive line had three sacks, 6.5 tackles for losses, a forced fumble and 17 tackles, and the Cowboy D-line pivoted 180 degrees from a lackluster showing against Tulsa in the season-opener. They were tenacious and deep in OSU’s 44-7 sleeper against South Alabama on Friday night, and there was reason to believe the second impression was the right one to look at.
The Cowboys put nine guys on the line while the 1s were playing.