Cowboys shut out Racers

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Drew Mestemaker nearly perfect as OSU football routs Murray State | Rapid reaction

The Oklahoman's Ben Hutchens and Joe Mussatto recap the Oklahoma State Cowboys' 59-0 win over the Murray State Racers in OSU's final game before opening Big 12 play next Saturday at West Virginia.

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2:37 remaining in fourth quarter: OSU 59, Murray State 0 | Cowboys force turnover on downs

Jacob Unruh

Murray State had some offensive momentum ... until it didn't.

The Cowboys got a stop on fourth-and-1 from their 31, getting the football back. Baxter Wright was stopped by Savion Barthelemy and Bobby Deal Jr.

The play was upheld after a review.

The Cowboys can run the clock out.

8:50 pm CT

6:45 remaining in fourth quarter: OSU 59, Murray State 0 | Cowboys finally punt

Jacob Unruh

The Cowboys finally used punter Lachie Pozzobon.

The Aussie punted after the Cowboys offense stalled for the first time all night, a 37-yard boot.

8:41 pm CT

11:00 remaining in fourth quarter: OSU 59, Murray State 0 | Cowboys force another three-and-out

Jacob Unruh

The Cowboys have allowed one first down in the last nine Murray State possessions.

And that didn't come on the most recent drive. Another three-and-out for the grounded Racers.

8:36 pm CT

12:47 remaining in fourth quarter: OSU 59, Murray State 0 | KD Jones scores on first carry

Jacob Unruh

The Cowboys busted out the bat signal.

True freshman running back KD Jones, a Batman lover with the nickname to match, made his debut with a 6-yard touchdown run on his first-career carry.

The Jenks graduate is the son of former OU star Kejuan Jones.

8:29 pm CT

0:33 remaining in third quarter: OSU 52, Murray State 0 | Malik Charles intercepts Baxter Wright

Ben Hutchens

Defensive end Malik Charles intercepted a pass and celebrated with his teammates in the end zone next to the field level suite. The Cowboys earned an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty as a result.

But the party is on in Stillwater.

8:22 pm CT

2:17 remaining in third quarter: OSU 52, Murray State 0 | Broderick Vehrs leads second TD drive

Ben Hutchens

Since freshman quarterback Broderick Vehrs took over for starter Drew Mestemaker, the cowboys have scored touchdowns on both droves.

Murray State linebacker Keyaan Abdul-Rahim was called for targeting on a sliding Vehrs, allowing running back Tre Page III to score a 6-yard touchdown the next play.

Murray State took over at its own 25-yard line after a kickoff.

8:11 pm CT

6:58 left in the third quarter: OSU 45, Murray State 0 | OSU's hree-and-out streak extends

Ben Hutchens

OSU’s defense has now forced seven consecutive three-and-outs from the Murray State offense. The streak began with 2:35 left in the first quarter.

OSU takes over at its own 43-yard line.

8:05 pm CT

8:22 left in third quarter: OSU 45, Murray State 0 | Broderick Vehrs throws first-career TD pass

Joe Mussatto

Broderick Vehrs faked the handoff and fired a strike over the middle to Carson Kolb for a 10-yard touchdown.

Nice start for the true freshman Vehrs, on in relief of Drew Mestemaker. Vehrs completed 2 of 2 passes for 22 yards on his opening drive.

7:59 pm CT

11:26 left in third quarter: OSU 38, Murray State 0 | Cowboy defensive shutout continues

Ben Hutchens

Murray State’s offense went three-and-out for the sixth consecutive series. Backup quarterback Broderick Vehrs is in for starter Drew Mestemaker, who threw five TD passes.

OSU took over at its own 32-yard line.

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13:35 left in third quarter: OSU 38, Murray State 0 | Drew Mestemaker throws fifth TD pass

Ben Hutchens

OSU quarterback Drew Mestemaker and the OSU offense picked up where it left off. On the opening drive of the first half, Mestemaker led the Cowboys 62 yards in four plays. Sophomore receiver Terrence Lewis caught a 31-yard touchdown pass, Mestemaker's career-best TD pass of the game.

7:28 pm CT

Oklahoma State halftime thoughts: Have a day, Justin Bowick

Joe Mussatto

Justin Bowick is on watch for 200 receiving yards, a mark no Cowboy has surpassed since Dillon Stoner had 247 receiving yards against Baylor in 2020.

Bowick had nine catches for 178 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. He's already set a career high.

7:27 pm CT

End of first half: OSU 31, Murray State 0 | Murray State offense goes three-and-out

Ben Hutchens

OSU’s defense forced a fifth consecutive three-and-out from the Murray State offense. With 11 seconds remaining, the Racers punted to Miles Coleman, who returned it 25 yards as time expired in the first half.

OSU is outgaining Murray State 388-94.

OSU will get the ball first after halftime.

7:22 pm CT

0:38 left in second quarter: OSU 31, Murray State 0 | Drew Mestemaker fumbles

Ben Hutchens

OSU quarterback Drew Mestemaker blemished his statline with a fumble. It happened on a sack for a loss of 6 yards. After a review to see if he was trying to toss the football as he was hit, the call was upheld.

Murray State takes over at its own 27

7:17 pm CT

1:54 left in second quarter: OSU 31, Murray State 0 | Miles Coleman has big punt return

Ben Hutchens

The Murray State offense went three-and-out for the fourth consecutive possession. On those four drives, the Racers have advanced a total of 2 yards.

After a 55-yard punt return from Miles Coleman, OSU takes over at the Murray State 22-yard line

7:11 pm CT

3:41 left in second quarter: OSU 31, Murray State 0 | Justin Bowick catches second TD

Ben Hutchens

OSU receiver Justin Bowick caught a crossing route in space and beat the Racers to the corner of the end zone for a 36-yard touchdown. Bowick has eight catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns.

Murray State will take over after an OSU kickoff.

7:07 pm CT

5:48 left in second quarter: OSU 24, Murray State 0 | OSU defense forces third straight three-and-out

Ben Hutchens

The Racers lost a yard on a three-and-out drive thanks to a tackle-for-loss from OSU corner Mo Horn. Horn is tied for the team lead with tackles with linebacker Isaiah Chisolm.

OSU takes over at its own 27-yard line.

6:59 pm CT

7:47 left in second quarter: OSU 24, Murray State 0 | OSU settles for field goal

Joe Mussatto

After scoring a touchdown on each of their first three drives, drive No. 4 ended in a field goal for the Cowboys. Sam Keltner was good from 23 yards.

OSU has outgained Murray State 305-83. OSU has 13 first downs to Murray State's three.

6:47 pm CT

13:05 left in second quarter: OSU 21, Murray State 0 | Justin Bowick finds end zone

Joe Mussatto

Justin Bowick is having a huge day. And it's barely the second quarter.

The OSU receiver already has six catches for 103 yards. He just scored on a 24-yard touchdown catch, streaking across the middle of the field.

6:40 pm CT

End first quarter: OSU 14, Murray State 0 | Cowboys in control after one quarter

Ben Hutchens

Oklahoma State has outgained Murray State 203-83 yards through one quarter. The Cowboys have scored touchdowns on both offensive drives. OSU quarterback Drew Mestemaker is 9 for 11 for 137 yards and two touchdowns.

OSU has the ball at the Murray State 35-yard line.

6:36 pm CT

1:20 left in first quarter: OSU 14, Murray State 0 | Murray State offense goes three-and-out

Ben Hutchens

OSU defensive tackle Enai White blew up a third-down rush attempt for no gain.

OSU then took over at its 14-yard line following a 63-yard punt.

6:33 pm CT

2:35 left in first quarter: OSU 14, Murray State 0 | Drew Mestemaker throws second TD pass

Ben Hutchens

Wyatt Young made a one-handed diving catch in the back of the end zone from 13 yards away. Mestemaker threw the pass for his second touchdown pass of the first quarter.

It completed an eight play, 80-yard drive.

6:27 pm CT

5:45 left in first quarter: OSU 7, Murray State 0 | Luke Webb blocks FG

Ben Hutchens

Sophomore OSU defensive tackle Luke Webb reached his hands up and blocked a 37-yard field goal attempt. OSU’s pressure surged from the left side.

OSU takes over on its 20-yard line

6:17 pm CT

9:15 left in first quarter: OSU 7, Murray State 0 | Cowboys march for opening touchdown

Ben Hutchens

A flip to receiver Miles Coleman on an end-around from quarterback Drew Mestemaker scored a 2-yard touchdown. It was an eight-play, 72-yard touchdown drive to open the game.

Running back Ayo Adeyi ran for 25 yards on a rush to the left side to get the Cowboys in scoring position.

6:09 pm CT

12:13 left in first quarter: OSU 0, Murray State 0 | Murray State opens with three-and-out

Ben Hutchens

OSU corner Mo Horn made two tackles on the first defensive series of the game. OSU takes over on its own 28 after a punt return from Miles Coleman.

6:04 pm CT

Oklahoma State injury report: Braylon Rigsby could play vs Murray State

Ben Hutchens

Oklahoma State's radio broadcast reports defensive tackle Braylon Rigsby could play but probably wont.

Dave Hunziker said to "keep an eye" on receiver Chris Barnes

Hunziker reports Offensive tackle Braydon Nelson is "Not far away" and is trending toward returning after OSU's bye week on Oct. 10 against UCF

5:50 pm CT

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5:40 pm CT

Can Murray State hang with Oklahoma State? Examining recent FCS scores vs Cowboys

Joe Mussatto

OSU is 32-0 all-time against FCS/Division I-AA opponents, but the last three FCS teams the Cowboys faced put up a fight. Relatively speaking.

2025:OSU 27, Tennessee-Martin 7

2024: OSU 44, South Dakota State 20

2023: OSU 27, Central Arkansas 13

I'd be really surprised if tonight was as close as any of those three. Murray State isn't a good FCS team. I think OSU wins this one by 50ish points. The line is closer to 60.

Only two FCS teams this century have played OSU within a single score: Missouri State in 2021 and Montana State in 2005.

5:31 pm CT

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Ben Hutchens

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5:20 pm CT

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5:10 pm CT

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5:01 pm CT

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Murray State football schedule 2026

All times are Central

Thursday, Aug. 27: Eastern Illinois 28, Murray State 14

Saturday, Sept. 5: Middle Tennessee 38, Murray State 14

Saturday, Sept. 12: Murray State 27, Valparaiso 18

Saturday, Sept. 19: at Oklahoma State, 6 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Sept. 26: vs. Southern Illinois, 6 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Oct. 3: at North Dakota, 1 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Oct. 17: vs. South Dakota, 4 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Oct. 24: at South Dakota State, 2 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Oct. 31: at Illinois State, 1 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Nov. 7: vs. Youngstown State, 1 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Nov. 14: at Indiana State, noon (ESPN+)

Saturday, Nov. 21: vs. Northern Iowa, 1 p.m. (ESPN+)

4:40 pm CT

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Oklahoma State football schedule 2026

All times are Central

Saturday, Sept. 5: Tulsa 24, OSU 10 | Box score

Saturday, Sept. 12: OSU 39, Oregon 31 | Box score

Saturday, Sept. 19: vs. Murray State, 6 p.m. (ESPN+)

Saturday, Sept. 26: at West Virginia, 6 p.m. (FS1)

Saturday, Oct. 10: vs. UCF, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 17: at Houston, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 24: vs. Colorado, TBA

Saturday, Oct. 31: at Iowa State, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 7: at Kansas State, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 14: vs. Texas Tech, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 21: at Arizona State, TBA

Saturday, Nov. 28: vs. Kansas, TBA

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Murray State football scouting report for Week 3 vs. Oklahoma State

Ben Hutchens

2026 Record: 1-2

Best player: Junior running back Tyrell Campbell. Campbell leads the Racers with 224 yards this season. He split carries with junior Mykel Allen, but Campbell has been the more efficient, explosive back with an average of 7.1 yards per rush and a long rush of 46 yards.

The case for Murray State: OSU has already lost a stinker. As a 13.5-point favorite against Tulsa, the Cowboys weren’t at their best and were fortunate to lose by just 14 points. Pulling off an upset is a tall order. Murray State is 3-43-2 all-time in games against FBS opponents, with the most recent win coming in 1984 against Louisville.

The case for OSU: The Cowboy offensive and defensive line dominated Oregon’s highly touted fronts. OSU sacked Oregon quarterback Dante Moore four times and didn’t allow one. The Cowboys out-rushed the ducks 237- 90 yards. If OSU plays like that in the trenches, Murray State’s offensive and defensive lines won’t be able to disrupt OSU quarterback Drew Mestemaker or plug gaps to stop running back Caleb Hawkins.

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Oklahoma State vs Murray State predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 18:

Spread: OSU (-55.5)

Over/under: 70.5

Moneyline: N/A

Prediction: OSU 55, Murray State 6

Oklahoma State offense runs up the score on Murray State. Last year, quarterback Drew Mestemaker and Eric Morris scored more than 50 points seven times. Against an overmatched Murray State defense, the Cowboys cross that mark for the first time in the Morris era. —Ben Hutchens, The Oklahoman

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What channel is Oklahoma State vs Murray State tonight? Where to watch Cowboys-Racers game

Streaming: ESPN+ (here's how to stream it live)

Oklahoma State vs Murray State will stream live on ESPN+ in Week 3 of the 2026 college football season. James Westling (play-by-play) and Jeff Woody (analyst) will call the game from the booth at Boone Pickens Stadium.

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What time does Oklahoma State football play Saturday? Oklahoma State vs Murray State game time

Time: 6 p.m. CT

Date: Saturday, Sept. 19

Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater

The Cowboys-Racers game is set for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 19, from Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.

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Big 12 football schedule for Week 3 of 2026 college football season

All times CT

Friday: Texas Tech 28, Houston 26

Tulane at Kansas State, 11 a.m. Saturday (ESPN2)

Arizona State vs. Kansas (in London), 11 a.m. Saturday (FS1)

Bowling Green at Iowa State, 11 a.m. Saturday (ESPNU)

Utah State at Utah, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (Fox)

Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati, 2:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPN+)

Louisiana Tech at Baylor, 3 p.m. Saturday (ESPNU)

Georgia State at UCF, 6 p.m. Saturday (ESPN+)

Murray State at Oklahoma State, 6 p.m. Saturday (ESPN+)

West Virginia at Virginia, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (ACC Network)

Colorado at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Fox)

BYU at Colorado State, 6:30 p.m. Saturday (CBS)

Arkansas State at TCU, 7 p.m. Saturday (ESPNU)

Northern Illinois at Arizona, 9:30 p.m. Saturday (TNT)

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