For the first time this season, OSU came out firing from the first possession.
The Cowboys forced a three-and-out on Kansas State's opening possession, then went on a 72-yard touchdown drive, OSU's first opening-drive points since last season's game against Texas. On both sides of the ball, the Cowboys showed grit.
After back-to-back losses, OSU entered off a bye week and found new life, defeating Kansas State 29-21 on Friday night at Boone Pickens Stadium.
The Cowboys (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) built a 13-7 lead with less than a minute remaining until halftime, then cornerback Cameron Epps picked off Will Howard and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown and a 20-7 halftime lead.