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Cowboys Suffer 11th Straight Loss, QB Injury Woes

10/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Oklahoma State Cowboys fell 41-13 to Arizona, their 11th straight conference loss.
Zane Flores is unlikely to play versus Houston due to an upper-body injury from Arizona.
Interim head coach Doug Meacham urged resilience and improvement.
Sam Jackson took snaps at quarterback after Flores exited.
Oklahoma State plans to expand Sam Jackson's playbook as it prepares to host Houston.

History

Historical Context

The Oklahoma State Cowboys football team, under coach Mike Gundy, achieved a notable 12-1 season in 2011, culminating in a Fiesta Bowl victory. However, since then, the team has faced a decline, marked by 11 consecutive conference losses. This downturn reflects increased competition in college football, as interim coach Doug Meacham works to rebuild the program and develop players like Sam Jackson.

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Story summary

Oklahoma State Cowboys fell 41-13 to Arizona, their 11th straight conference loss.
Zane Flores is unlikely to play versus Houston due to an upper-body injury from Arizona.
Interim head coach Doug Meacham urged resilience and improvement.
Sam Jackson took snaps at quarterback after Flores exited.
Oklahoma State plans to expand Sam Jackson's playbook as it prepares to host Houston.

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