It didn't start out the way we thought. It didn't start out the way anyone thought. After a 31-yard run play on the first play from scrimmage, Mahomes found his receiver deep for a touchdown. The first drive of the game lasted less than a minute and Tech was up 7-0 before you could even open your beer.
Oklahoma State got to respond on the next drive. But the response wasn't pretty. A third down 12-yard catch by James Washington put the Cowboys past the 50. However, on the next third down, Rudolph had another "oopsie" fumble while attempting to throw the ball, causing a fourth down.