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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.