Oklahoma State RB beats BYU defender with incredible touchdown

Before Friday night's nationally televised game at No. 13 BYU, Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon had a rough season.

Reigning Doak Walker Award winner Gordon has struggled with stacked boxes all season. He had a hard time finding room to run and managed just 308 yards into the night. Gordon led the nation in rushing last season with 1,732 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Two quarters into the BYU game, it seems like “Air Gordon” has finally found his rhythm. The Cowboys were 9.5-point underdogs early in the game, but led 21-14 at halftime thanks in part to Gordon's play. (Side note: We picked Oklahoma State to upset BYU 38-35.)

Gordon had 102 yards rushing and three touchdowns in the first half. His second touchdown – a 17-yard catch-and-run – was one of the most exciting touchdowns of the college football season. Gordon caught a short pass from QB Garret Rangel down the left sideline, turned up the field, adjusted his steps and beat BYU defender Faletau Satuala for a 17-yard touchdown. Gordon went airborne at the 6-yard line and landed at the 1-yard line.

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If Oklahoma State can pull off the upset, it will dramatically change the Big 12 standings. BYU, Iowa State and Texas Tech all go 3-0 in the conference. If BYU stumbles, both the Cyclones and Red Raiders have a clear path to the title. Neither team plays the Cougars – but they do play each other on November 2nd. This game could be for the Big 12 regular season title.

Arizona State travels to Oklahoma State on November 2nd and hosts BYU on November 23rd.

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