Oklahoma State got steamrolled in Tulsa in front of a mostly orange, yet sparsely-populated BOK Center.
The Cowboys started sloppy, but battled early before one too many scoring droughts allowed the Golden Gophers to run away from them. This game looked over before the two teams headed to their locker rooms at halftime, and that proved to be the case. A freshman-filled lineup showed some life, but it was too little, too late.
Here are my five thoughts on the Cowboys’ third loss of the season.
1. Likekele Excuse
The Cowboys are now 1-3 without Isaac Likekele, including now two blowout losses.