Oklahoma State was about two inches away from giving itself a good chance to stay undefeated. But instead, Jack Trice Stadium erupted and fans rushed the field after Iowa State upset their 6–0 conference foe.
On fourth-and-2, the Cowboys went for it down 24–21 with just over a minute to go in regulation. But the Cyclones came up with the stop of the season to take down the No. 8 team in the country.
Spencer Sanders passed the ball to wide receiver Brennan Presley in space to gain a yard, but was stopped just inches short of the first down marker.