STILLWATER — Back in November 2011, Oklahoma State linebacker Chad Whitener was still a high school student in Mansfield, Texas. So, forgive him for not recalling with clarity the Cowboys’ upset double-overtime loss at Iowa State.
“I knew they missed a field goal,” Whitener said. “That was really all.”
Back on campus in Ames, Iowa, though, that 37-31 victory still resonates among the biggest wins in program history. Especially during a week the Cyclones welcome yet another undefeated Cowboys team to town with similar circumstances.
“There’s certainly a lot of similarities with the date of the game, with their high rankings, and playoffs on the line for their football team,” Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads told local media this week.