The Oklahoma State Cowboys put an emphatic end to their 18-game Big 12 regular season losing streak with a commanding 41-24 victory over West Virginia on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. The win also snapped an 11-game road losing streak for OSU, giving fans plenty to cheer about after a tough stretch.

Offensive Firepower

Oklahoma State’s offense was firing on all cylinders, racking up an impressive 609 total yards. They outscored the Mountaineers 28-3 to close out the game, a performance that showed grit and determination.

Wide receiver Wyatt Young had a standout day, hauling in 9 catches for 192 yards. This marked the most receiving yards by a Cowboy since Dillon Stoner in 2020. Young’s big plays kept the Mountaineer defense on its heels all afternoon.

Running back Caleb Hawkins also delivered in a big way, rushing for 180 yards on 31 carries and scoring a touchdown. Hawkins' strong performance on the ground helped the Cowboys control the tempo and wear down West Virginia’s defense.

Breaking the Morgantown Curse

For Cowboys fans, wins in Morgantown have become a welcome tradition. With this victory, Oklahoma State has now won six straight games at Milan Puskar Stadium. The team seems to have found a winning formula when playing in West Virginia.

OSU’s defense also stepped up, limiting the Mountaineers to just 3 points in the second half. That defensive effort helped seal the game, giving the Cowboys their first Big 12 win in quite some time.

Season So Far

The victory improves Oklahoma State’s record to 3-1 on the season. After a rocky start to Big 12 play, this win could provide the momentum the Cowboys need as they move forward.

Head coach Mike Gundy praised his team’s resilience. "We’ve been through a lot, but these guys never gave up. They kept fighting," Gundy said in a postgame interview. "It feels good to get a win like this and show what we’re capable of."

What’s Next for the Cowboys

Oklahoma State will have next weekend off before returning to action at home. The Cowboys are set to host UCF on October 10, giving them a chance to build on this momentum in front of their home crowd at Boone Pickens Stadium.

Fans will be hoping the team can carry this energy into the rest of the season. With the Big 12 race heating up, every game matters, and the Cowboys have shown they’re ready to compete.