For Oklahoma State's players and coaches, extending an unbeaten run has taken a backseat to helping a grieving community recover from last weekend's tragedy.
The 12th-ranked Cowboys will try to at least temporarily turn their focus back to football when they go after the third 8-0 start in school history Saturday at Texas Tech.
The team spent time participating in vigils and visiting the injured in hospitals this week after four people were killed and several others were hurt when a woman drove into a crowd during the school's homecoming parade last Saturday.
Oklahoma State considered postponing the game, but ultimately decided to play and honor the victims.