Monday, October 18, 2021
OSU VS UT 32-24
In rush-centered game, Warren bests Robinson
Abby Cage
Dean Ruhl Sports Editor Despite recent performances, Jaylen Warren entered Darrell K. Royal Stadium as the underdog. Warren, Oklahoma State’s start-
ing running back, had rushed for more than 100 yards in OSU’s past three games, but remained in the shadow of one of the nation’s favorites for the Heisman Trophy. Texas running back Bijan Robinson. Yet, the underdog outperformed the heavy favorite Saturday in Austin. Warren tallied 58 more rushing yards than Robinson as the Cowboys defeated the Longhorns 32-24. The first half belonged to Robinson, who bullied his way through
the OSU defense on the majority of his carries, touching the ball 13 times for 74 yards. Additionally, he wrestled his way into the endzone for the first touchdown of the game. Robinson’s receiving threat was also on display, as he collected three receptions for 38 yards and another touchdown to bolster the UT lead to 14. Meanwhile, Warren was plateauing in the OSU offense. Warren’s hands likewise touched the ball 13 times, collecting 55 yards, but not once reaching the endzone. He
only gained one yard on a single reception before halftime. “We run, we pass, whatever works,” Warren said. “I try my best to contribute.” Warren entered the locker room at halftime with his total yardage numbers doubled by his counterpart. Robinson was on pace for over 200 yards of offense and another quality performance to add to his Heisman resume looked imminent. See Warren on 5
Running it back with another star running
Abby Cage
Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter
The middle part of the Oklahoma State football schedule has proven to be like finals week. The Cowboys are bouncing around from one test to another. Undefeated through six games, No. 8 OSU has leaned on its defense to win. The unit led by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles ranks third in the Big 12 in points allowed per game
(19.5). Continuing the finals week analogy, the test the OSU defense took last week was not exactly an open-book cakewalk. The subject, like the next test, was stopping a star running back. The Cowboys most recent test was administered by Heisman Trophy contender Bijan Robinson. A sophomore running back at Texas, Robinson leads
the Big 12 with 924 rushing yards. Robinson racked up an impressive 135 yards and two touchdowns against OSU. The Cowboys held Robinson in check when it mattered, though, by surrendering just one yard to UT in the fourth quarter. See Running on 6