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OSU played fast. Sped to yards and points, leading Central Michigan 44-15 at the half. Overall, the Cow boys raced to a touchdown on seven of their first nine drives.Total time elapsed? Just over seven and a half minutes on 37 plays. That’s fast. Yet, not full-throttle fast? “We can go a lot faster than that,” Spencer Sanders said with a smile in front of yearsquarterback,Sanders,reporters.Howfast?“You’llsee,”OSU’ssaid.Sanders,fiveintohisrole as the offensive leader, seized control and conducted a syn chronized Johnsonbysideline.Johnsonreceiverthefakedtheyahead,putgrabbedLamontbefore,yardoperatedfirstsecondsSnap.positesprinted300-poundersEvenoperation.thetotheopside.Reset.Repeat.With50leftinthequarter,OSUfromits30-line.MomentslinebackerBishopasafetytotheCowboys9-7.Now,wantedmore.SanderspumpandheavedballtowardwideBraydonnearthefarCoveredtwoChippewas,securedthe over the shoulder catch.Gain of 41 yards. wereyards.Fourzone.dancedChippewasthetowardSandersleftoftoward17,pacekeepyoubody,”gameHuardcommentatorbroadcast,ensaroundhead.hisquarter.secondwithforofficials’andended.theTwelveline.hustledyardFirstjukescreenwithBrennanconnectedsteppedtimeondslinehustledthetossedjumpedJohnsontohisfeet,theballtolinejudgeandtowardtheofscrimmage.Sixteenseclater–real–snap.SandersrightandwithPresleyanopen-fieldpass.Sprint,andtumble.down.Twelve-gain.TheCowboysbacktotheReadytosnap.secondsafterpreviousplayWait.Whistlesastoppage.Antimeoutamalfunctionthechains.TheinthefirstSandersheldhandsabovehisBoosscatteredBoonePickStadium.OntheFoxcolorBrockjoked.“It’sthefirstforeveryhesaid.“Dowanttotrytoupwiththeofthistempo?”FromtheCMUSanderslobbedJohnson.Outbounds.Foursecondsinthefirst.lookedthemiddleoffieldbuttookoff.SplitafewandintotheendTouchdown.plays.SeventyFiftyseconds.TheCowboysready.MackenzieJanish
No. 11 Oklahoma State scored seven touchdowns in its first nine drives against Central Michigan in week one at Boone Pickens Stadium. Speed run Cowboy offense embraces no-huddle strategy Adam Co-Editor-in-ChiefEngel See Big 12 on page 4
The Cowboys are ranked No. 3 in this week’s Big 12 power rankings.
OSU slated in at No. 3, Baylor takes top spot after week one Davis Cordova Staff Reporter
No. 8 Texas Tech (1-0) Texas Tech was higher on this list, until quarterback Tyler Shough was ruled out of the next two games versus No. 25 Houston and at No. 18 NC State. The talent and the coaching is there, but if a team doesn’t have its leader on the field, it’s tough winning games, especially versus ranked opponents. Texas Tech blew out Murray State in its opener on Saturday, win ning 63-10. After Shough exited, backup quarterback Donovan Smith entered the game and torched the Murray State defense with a statline of 14-for-16 with four touchdowns on 221 yards.Comparing Mur ray State to Houston is a stretch, but if Smith plays like he did in week one, the Red Raiders have a chance of defeating a ranked team at home on Saturday. No. 7 West Virginia (0-1) The Backyard Brawl proved to many that West Virginia is a better team than most think. If not for a bobbled reception-turned pick-six, WVU might be a ranked team following week Inone.the revamped rivalry, No. 17 Pittsburgh topped WVU 38-31 on Thursday night. In the fourth quarter, WVU
Coach Lance Leipold is improving the culture and program at Kansas, but until Kansas can prove consistent winning in the conference the Jayhawks will end up at the bottom of this list every week. The Jayhawks opened their season Friday night with a 56-10 win over Ten nessee Tech. Kansas de fensive end Lonnie Phelps Jr. finished the game with three sacks and six tackles, which earned him Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week.A trip to Morgan town, West Virginia, this week will determine if Kansas has taken a step forward in the conference or not. No. 9 Iowa State (1-0) The Cyclones lost a lot of talented, experi enced players a season ago and now have fresh faces leading the team. All signs point toward a rebuilding year for Iowa State, but coach Matt Campbell has proven time and again that his teams are usually over coming low expectations. This year is a prove it year for the three-time Big 12 coach of the year. Iowa State defeated Southeastern Missouri State 42-10 in its season opener on Saturday. A field day for the new start ing quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who passed for four touchdowns and completed all but six of his passes. Preseason All-Big 12 wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson proved why he’s one of the best in the conference as he reeled in eight catches for 128 yards and three scores. A rivalry game for Iowa State in week two as the Cyclones visit Iowa for the annual Cy-Hawk game. If Iowa’s doozy versus South Dakota State is a sign of what will occur Saturday, then I’m sure ev ery yard in this game will be tough to gain.
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In 2021, Sanders’ offense ran 76.3 plays per game — the fifth most among Power Five programs. Seventy-three plays on “OneSaturday.thingthat works against us a little bit is once you get ahead by four touchdowns obviously you don’t want to play fast,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said. “Then you slow down and we’re probably not as good as that as we are by playing fast. I was pleased with our ability to play fast and make plays in space.”Against Arizona State on Satur day, the high-speed game plan remains. Don’t play to the opponent’s level. Make them Sanders’adjust.playmaking abilities drew a comparison to Utah’s Cam Ris ing from Sun Devils defensive coordi nator Donnie HendersonHenderson.saidhis defensive needs to mix plays to keep OSU offbalance. Just like OSU’s offense does to opponents. “You gotta pick your poison,” Henderson said. “Down and distance. Formation. Where the game is headed. How you’re playing. One of those type of deals. But I do think you gotta mix it up and keep them off-balance. You can’t just sit there and be too conser vative and think you’re gonna beat a pretty good team that people don’t re ally realize has been good for Mackenzieyears.”Janish
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The OSU Cowgirls finished their first road weekend of the season on Sunday, and with another one coming up, they’re hoping to take some lesson away from two difficult matches. Here are some notes from Tues day’s media availability as they head on the road again Thursday. No victory in Vice City The Cowgirls’ slate of matches over the Labor Day weekend brought a scoreless draw against Florida At lantic and a loss to Miami. Both were underwhelming results for a team that headed into its away spell unbeaten and with a plus-six goal differential. With hopes to continue that streak crushed, coach Colin Carmi chael reflected on the lack of a full performance in both games. “Competitively we’ve got to bring it for 90 minutes, and the 45 minutes that we’ve played hard in both games we were the better team,” Carmichael said. “To be quite honest, I think the stats showed that in both second halves.”The stats reflect Carmichael’s comments, as the Cowgirls outshot the Owls 5-4 and the Hurricanes 8-3 in their respective second halves. In the one goal they managed over both games, they broke Miami’s streak of clean sheets, one that lasted for the first five matches of the season. Despite the struggles, Carmichael and the team seem to be taking some notable lessons from the trip into train ing and the upcoming match weekend. “I think we played a good half in each game,” Carmichael said. “When you play against opponents that aren’t as strong, you can away with that. Hopefully what we learned is that we can’t do that.” Mid midfield After scoring six goals in their first two matches, the Cowgirls have managed two goals in three matches.
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“We’re gonna put another target forward up next to [Olyvia Dowell],” Carmichael. “Teams have been very physical with her.” By putting another forward like Gracie Bindbeutel, he hopes to place more stress on defenders while prevent ing either one from being too contained by theAopposition.3-5-2will also allow for more play through the midfield, with more even matchups preventing an overload from opposing teams. Carmichael is still open to adjustments based on the outcomes,“We’rethough.learning about our kids too,” Carmichael said. “If it goes well you probably roll with it. If it doesn’t go so well, then it’s back to the drawing board again.” Moving ahead With another road spell coming up against Stephen F. Austin and Cen tral Arkansas, the Cowgirls are looking to rack up wins, and meet that potential that both players and staff have spoken of so highly.ToCarmichael, he’s focused on continuing to learn about the strengths of his “Isquad.always want to learn from every game as a coach and we’re learn ing this team,” Carmichael said. “We think we’ve got a couple of little bits and pieces that will help them move forward.”Carmichael is ready to shake off the results of the weekend and move into the next, and believes the upcom ing games show improvement from the Cowgirls in multiple aspects. “I think we’ll be better prepared because of the weekend game,” Car michael said. “If our kids mentally are ready to go, then you know then it’s been a good weekend.”
Combine that with a midfield that has struggled to consistently help with linkup play, and their recent struggles to be consistent threats on the ball become clear. To remedy this, Carmichael is starting to experiment with new for mations on the pitch. After deploying a 3-4-3 through the three matches, the weekend’s results pushed him to explore the prospect of a 3-5-2 in train ing, something he noticed worked well against Miami in the second half.
Davis Cordova Cowgirl forward Olyvia Dowell (middle) hasn’t scored since Aug. 21. and Co. adjusting from weekend PJ
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A new name. A new purpose. The OSU Department of Design, Housing and Merchandis ing changed its name in order to more clearly communicate academic focus.“Design and Merchandising conveys the commercial focus of our degree options in fashion and design and production, interior design and fashion merchandising,” said de partment head Lynn Boorady. “As a department, we strive to prepare our students with the skills, knowledge and real-life experiences that lead to industryThesuccess.”department of design and merchandising is home to bachelor’s, master’s and post doctorate degrees that are recognized across the world. The fashion design and production and fashion merchandising degree options are ranked top 50 nationally, and the department holds accredita tions from the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission and Council for Interior Design Ac creditation.Thedepartment at OSU is only one of 13 institutions to receive affiliate status from the American Apparel and Footwear Association. Students in the department can gain valuable career experience through professional development opportunities, study abroad courses and internship opportunities with industry-leading professionals. Fac ulty and students also have access to cutting edge technology and can conduct state-of-the-art research that is shaping the future of the industry. To learn more about the OSU Design and Merchandising index.html.programs/design-merchandising/education.okstate.edu/departments-visit
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WeddingPageant/PerformaceParty/Semi-formal at the McKnight Center on Friday, as a part of the McKnight Cen ter’s Pep Rally series. In celebra tion of Cowboy football season, the McKnight Center is providing three diverse performances the night before home football games throughout the season. Along with being a re nowned country artist, Evans is also an actress, producer and author. Born and raised in Mis souri, Evans traveled to Nash ville, Tennessee, to pursue her career in music. Evans rose to fame around 2005, headlining her own tours and celebrity guest starred on the hit ABC show, “Dancing with the Stars”. Evans shifted her music back and forth between tradi tional country music and con temporary country. Her music is influenced by big names like The Chicks and Faith Hill, who were popular female country artists around the time Evans started. She is described as having a “crystal-clear powerhouse twang” voice that is easily identifiable. The tailgate event will open at 5 p.m., including food trucks, OSU’s BB the mini-horse, and the OSU softball team. The tailgate will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the plaza and Evans will perform in the Performance Hall starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold on the McKnight Center’s website, ranging from $30 to $110.
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Being immersed in the collegetown culture is one of Randy Rogers Band’s favorite environments to per form in.Set to headline Outside City Limits at Tumbleweed Dance Hall in Stillwater on Friday, the band has performed in college towns across the country.“It’s always exciting to visit college towns in general,” lead singer Randy Rogers said. “Performing in all the Stillwaters of the world like Ath ens, Georgia, Lawrence, Kansas, and Austin, Texas, is a great experience. I love getting to immerse myself in that culture for the day and see the differ ences between universities, the crowd and theRandypeople.”Rogers Band started in San Marcos, Texas, performing origi nal red-dirt music for 20 years. A band sticking together for 20 years is rare in the music industry, with drama and competition tearing most groups apart. “Twenty years, same five guys,” Rogers said. “Which is kind of an anomaly in country music,” Rogers said. “It’s like marriage, it’s not easy. Every day you work on yourself and you work with each other and you work on yourForrelationship.”Rogers,the band is like fam ily. Having the rare privilege to create, produce and perform music with artists that are considered brothers. “Through the years we’ve made it together and we’ve treated it like family,” Rogers said. “They’re like my brothers.”Randy Rogers Band has left a legacy of classic, red-dirt country music over the past two decades. Inspired by iconic artists such as George Strait, Rogers knew he was being called to become a singer-songwriter when he was 12.“I picked up the guitar when I was like 12 and I wanted to be George Strait,” Rogers said. “I just started writing songs that sounded like George Strait. I wrote about love, falling in love and getting your heart broken. I worked and practiced at it and wrote nearly a thousandSomesongs.”ofthose songs are included in the band’s eight studio albums. On July 27, the band revealed that their ninth studio album, titled “Homecom ing”, will be released on Oct. 14. Along with the announcement, the band re leased the album’s first single, “Nothing But Love Songs”. The album was writ ten and produced with Radney Foster, a longtime collaborator of the Randy Rogers Band. “Homecoming” returns to the band’s roots in country music, giv ing their older music a new twist. “It’s been since around 2008 since we made a record with him (Foster), he made the first few records that really made a difference for our band,” Rogers said. “So, we reunited with him. That’s why it’s called “Homecoming”. I think it’s a drive back to our original roots, our original sound. Hopefully, that’s gonna shine through in the music and our fans will realize we purposefully did that.”The band had their first perfor mance in Stillwater in 2003. Since then, they have performed in places around town, like Willie’s Saloon on “The Strip”, George’s Stable and multiple times at RandyTumbleweed.RogersBand is excited about the opportunity to visit Stillwater and play at Tumbleweed again. “We’re looking forward to coming to town, telling everybody hello, and putting on a great show with brand new music. I’m excited,” Rogers said. Watch Randy Rogers Band live on Friday at Outside City Limits starting at 6 p.m.
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Courtesy of Randy Rogers Band Randy Rogers Band will perform at Outside City Limits on Friday.
