PROVO, Utah — On an evening when it felt like all had gone unsuitable for Oklahoma State, one thing lastly went proper.

However the pleasure of Cowboy receiver Brennan Presley’s go-ahead landing had a brief life.

One minute, three seconds, to be actual.

That’s how lengthy it took BYU to go 75 yards for the game-winning landing in a 38-35 Cougar victory that crushed OSU’s soul.  

OSU quarterback Alan Bowman, taking part in solely as a result of starter Garret Rangel was misplaced to damage, guided top-of-the-line drives of his profession, taking the Pokes 76 yards in 17 performs, hitting Presley for the TD that put OSU on prime 35-31 with 1:13 to play.

However BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff wasn’t to be outdone.

He responded with a 75-yard, eight-play drive that wanted a fourth-down conversion and a 27-yard scramble by Retzlaff earlier than he threw to Darius Lassiter for a 35-yard landing — zipping previous three would-be tacklers on his approach to the tip zone.

OSU is now 0-4 in Large 12 play and has misplaced 4 video games in a row for the primary time since 2014.

Listed below are 4 extra takeaways from the sport: 

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Oklahoma State soccer QB Garret Rangel seems to be strong earlier than damage

Making his first begin of the season, Garret Rangel badly missed on his first go try of the sport, however his day went up from there.

The redshirt sophomore led two landing drives and arrange a 3rd rating on the play that ended his night time — and possibly his season.

Rangel broke free down the center of the sphere for a 54-yard rush, however he was tackled from behind and pulled arduous to the bottom. 

He left the sphere instantly, going to the locker room to have his shoulder and collarbone examined. He didn’t return to the sport.

Rangel completed 6 of 9 passing for 51 yards with a landing and an interception, dashing for 77 yards on 5 carries.

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OSU’s Parker Robertson has large day

Security Parker Robertson, who’s primarily a particular groups participant, made his first profession begin and reached his profession excessive in tackles earlier than the primary quarter ended.

With the Cowboys pounded by accidents within the secondary, Robertson was tabbed as a starter. His greatest deal with recreation was 4 earlier this season, however he had six within the first quarter and completed the sport with 11.

He additionally got here up with an interception late within the first quarter, the primary of his profession.

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New faces see taking part in time

One of many developments of OSU’s bye week was the chance to get a number of gamers from deeper down the depth chart within the rotation.

Essentially the most notable such participant was backup operating again Rodney Fields Jr., the true freshman from Del Metropolis. He rushed eight occasions for 38 yards, together with a key fourth-down conversion within the fourth quarter. 

Moreover, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Austin Kawecki rotated in at each guard positions on a number of drives. Receiver Ayo Shotomide-King noticed a bump in snaps, as did Da’Wain Lofton.

Defensively, Landon Dean noticed his most important motion of the season at defensive finish. And Poasa Utu, a redshirt freshman, additionally noticed time in go rush conditions.

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A number of Cowboy defenders miss recreation

The damage listing grew earlier than OSU bought to Utah, however bought even longer because the night time wore on.

Beginning safeties Trey Rucker and Dylan Smith didn’t journey with the workforce, nor did backup defensive finish Jaleel Johnson. Backup quarterback Zane Flores underwent season-ending surgical procedure earlier within the week and didn’t journey.

Rangel’s damage was probably the most impactful through the recreation, however not the one one for OSU.

Left deal with Dalton Cooper didn’t play within the second half, and was in a strolling boot, in keeping with a report from OSU radio sideline reporter Robert Allen.

Security Cameron Epps needed to be helped off the sphere within the third quarter, going instantly to the locker room as nicely.