Test prep was over for the Cowboys, but they still didn’t seem prepared.
Oklahoma State finished its nonconference schedule 2-1 with a horrendous loss to South Alabama before starting Big 12 play with a 34-27 loss to Iowa State on Saturday. Mike Gundy seemed to have handled that nonconference slate like a preseason, rotating players like Shawarma, including at quarterback. On Saturday, Gundy stuck with one guy at quarterback, Alan Bowman, and even let Ollie Gordon have control of the backfield.
But with Big 12 play here and offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn even saying after last week’s loss that OSU was still competing for a conference title, the Cowboys seemed to be in need for more review and extra tutoring.