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No. 18 Oklahoma State Surges Past UCF 42-28 After a Fumble-Return Turning Point

Drew Mestemaker threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns as Oklahoma State’s defense forced a key fumble return score and held UCF scoreless in the third quarter.

  • On Saturday, No. 18 Oklahoma State defeated Central Florida 42-28 at Boone Pickens Stadium, with quarterback Drew Mestemaker leading the Cowboys to their fourth consecutive victory.
  • UCF head coach Scott Frost and Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris met before the game as the Knights sought to end a 12-game road losing streak.
  • Mestemaker passed for 304 yards and two touchdowns, while safety Evan Jackson returned a fumble 28 yards for a touchdown as the Cowboys' defense dominated.
  • Keltner added two field goals in the final quarter, and receiver Wyatt Young caught a 5-yard touchdown pass, extending Oklahoma State's lead to 42-28.
  • Oklahoma State travels to face Houston next Saturday to extend its winning streak, while the Knights dropped to three wins and must regroup after the road loss.
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No. 18 Oklahoma State surges past UCF 42-28 after a fumble-return turning point

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Drew Mestemaker threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns, Evan Jackson returned a fumble 28 yards for another score, and No. 18 Oklahoma State pulled away

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