Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State score: Cowboys send Sooners off to SEC with loss in final Big 12 Bedlam meeting

The Pokes got the best of their rival on Saturday for the second time in the last three seasons

No. 22 Oklahoma State earned a 27-24 win over No. 9 Oklahoma Saturday in what stands as the final Bedlam matchup for the foreseeable future. In a game that featured three touchdowns of 20-plus yards, it's Oklahoma State's defense that deserves credit for the win. 

The Cowboys held the Sooners to just one touchdown in the second half while pulling ahead thanks to some tough running by Ollie Gordon, who finished the game with 33 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Oklahoma had the ball with 1:53 to play in the fourth quarter and even got near midfield before OSU was able to pin its ears back. The Sooners failed to convert on fourth-and-5 with Oklahoma State smothering a pass short of the sticks, and the Cowboys were able to kneel the clock out from there. 

• Saturday marked Gordon's sixth straight game with at least 100 yards rushing. He has averaged at least 4 yards per carry in that span as well. 
• Oklahoma State has just two wins in the series since 2015, but both of those came at home in Stillwater. The Cowboys can also say they have a 2-1 record in the last three installments of Bedlam ... for now. 
• With the win, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy picked up his 100th Big 12 victory. Safe to say he's going to remember this one for a while. 

CBS Sports was with you throughout the game bringing you live updates, highlights and analysis. Read on below for takeaways as the Cowboys topped the Sooners in Bedlam. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 7:35 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma can kiss CFP goodbye

The College Football Playoff committee gave Oklahoma some leeway after its Week 9 loss to Kansas, keeping the Sooners at No. 9 in the initial rankings, well within earshot of the final four-team field. Well, you can bet that this Tuesday's rankings won't be as merciful. Oklahoma is now 7-2 and riding a two-game losing streak. 

The Sooners are in a spot where they'll need some breaks to fall their way just to make the Big 12 Championship Game. Texas, Oklahoma State and Iowa State are all ahead in the standings, while Kansas State, Kansas and West Virginia are all jockeying for position with two conference losses. No two-loss team has ever made the CFP, and there's no chance that changes for an Oklahoma team without a conference title given this year's loaded field. 

It's an extremely disappointing swing for Oklahoma, which looked as if it had cleared its biggest hurdle of the season a month ago with a Red River win against Texas. All the Sooners had to do was take care of business against one of the easiest remaining schedules among playoff contenders. Since the win over the Longhorns, though, Brent Venables' squad is 1-2 with a two-point win against hapless UCF keeping it afloat. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 7:26 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma State improves Big 12 standing

Oklahoma State just took a major step toward making a Big 12 Championship Game berth. The Cowboys are now one of three Big 12 teams with just one loss in conference play, joining Texas and Iowa State. Mike Gundy's squad sits right behind the Longhorns at No. 2 in the Big 12 standings and, looking ahead, OSU's path is extremely favorable. All Oklahoma State has left is three conference newcomers in UCF, Houston and BYU. All three of those schools have a losing record in conference play and a combined 5-12 record against Big 12 opponents. 

Oklahoma State doesn't exactly control its own destiny, though. The Cowboys actually lost to Iowa State in their conference opener, meaning the Cyclones would have an advantage in a tiebreaker scenario. Oklahoma State needs Iowa State to lose at least one while winning out in order to return to the Big 12 Championship Game for the second time in three years. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 7:19 pm ET · Will Backus]

OSU aided by controversial no call

Not to take away from Oklahoma State's potentially historic win, but the Cowboys were aided near the end by a controversial no call. Facing a third-and-12 from Oklahoma State's 18-yard line with five minutes left to play and needing a first down, Sooners quarterback Dillon Gabriel lofted a pass towards the end zone. It appeared as if Oklahoma State defensive back Dylan Smith wrapped his arms around receiver Drake Stoops and dragged him out of bounds. Smith even had one of Stoops' arms in his hands as the two hit the turf. 

Ultimately, none of the officials threw a flag for what could have been pass interference. Even the ABC broadcast booth, which turned to its in-house rules expert, was baffled by the no call. Oklahoma had to settle for a 36-yard field goal which cut Oklahoma State's lead to 27-24. The Sooners were unable to score from there and, as a result, lost by three points. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 7:04 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma State can put this one away

Oklahoma State's defense just came through. Oklahoma took over on its own 25-yard line with just under two minutes left to play. The Sooners got the ball near midfield but came up short on fourth-and-5. All Oklahoma State has to do now is kneel the clock out and enjoy its win. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm ET · Will Backus]

Buckle up

Oklahoma State was able to take just over two minutes off the clock, but its drive stalled just past midfield. The Cowboys had to punt on fourth-and-9 and Oklahoma, with one timeout, will set up at its own 25-yard line with 1:53 left to play. Down 27-24, the Sooners will have a chance to walk this one off -- if not, at the very least, tie things up. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 6:56 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma cuts into lead

Late 4Q: Oklahoma State 27, Oklahoma 24

Oklahoma just put some serious special teams woes behind them to cut into Oklahoma State's lead. The Sooners relied on a few big plays, including a stellar 46-yard catch from Jalil Farooq, to get to the Cowboys' 18-yard line. There, kicker Zach Schmit -- who had missed four out of his last five field goals -- knocked it in from 36 yards out. Oklahoma State gets the ball back and will have a chance to slam the door on this one. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 6:48 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma State pounces on crucial mistake

Mid 4Q: Oklahoma State 27, Oklahoma 21

Oklahoma is lucky that this game's deficit isn't bigger. On their first play after Oklahoma's fourth quarter touchdown, the Sooners the biggest mistake of the whole game. Oklahoma's center snapped the ball when quarterback Dillon Gabriel wasn't ready. Gabriel tried to pick the ball up and pushed it towards Oklahoma State's defensive line, allowing Kody Walterscheid to recover for the Cowboys. The Sooners were able to force a quick three-and-out and all Oklahoma State got out of the momentum-shifting fumble was a field goal. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 6:40 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma State back on top

Mid 4Q: Oklahoma State 24, Oklahoma 21

Buckle up, folks. This one is going to come down to the wire. After being held scoreless for the entire third quarter, allowing Oklahoma to take its first lead of the game, Oklahoma State embarked on its longest drive of the entire season to score a touchdown and retake the driver's seat. Ollie Gordon capped the 8-play, 97-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. 

The Cowboys were aided by a controversial pass interference call, which gave them a first down from third-and-5 at their own eight. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables was called for unsportsmanlike conduct due to his reaction to the pass interference, which gave OSU another 15 yards and got it further from its own end zone. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 6:24 pm ET · Will Backus]

What can't he do? 

Dillon Gabriel might have another career in his back pocket if quarterback doesn't work out. The Oklahoma star just managed one of the best punts of Saturday's game, pooch kicking it down to Oklahoma State's 3-yard line. The punt covered 37 yards, though it obviously didn't have to travel far to have a huge impact. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 6:19 pm ET · Will Backus]

Trick play disaster for OSU

Oklahoma State tried to get cute to open the fourth quarter and it backfired in a major way. With the ball on Oklahoma's 28-yard line, the Cowboys pitched the ball to running back Ollie Gordon. Gordon pulled up to pass, initially looking to get the ball back to quarterback Alan Bowman. Bowman was covered and Gordon had a defender in his face, so he hopelessly chucked the ball down the field into double coverage. As one might expect, that decision ended in disaster. Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman intercepted the pass and returned it 39 yards, giving Oklahoma the ball near midfield. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 6:15 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma takes lead in third

End 3Q: No. 9 Oklahoma 21, No. 22 Oklahoma State 17

Oklahoma has a lead after three quarters of Bedlam. The Sooners were able to capitalize on a fourth-and-1 stop early in the quarter, embarking on an impressive drive capped by a 23-yard touchdown run from Tawee Walker. That was Walker's first touch of the game, though he became more involved in the third quarter. Oklahoma was unable to add to its lead later in the third quarter when it was stopped on fourth-and-5 from Oklahoma State's 30-yard line. 

That set up the Cowboys' current drive, as Oklahoma State is moving to start the fourth quarter. Thanks to a 31-yard catch from Rashod Owens, in which he broke a tackle and raced down the sideline, OSU will have the ball just outside of the red zone when the final frame begins. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 6:11 pm ET · Will Backus]

OSU makes a stand

Neither team has been great on fourth down today. Oklahoma just tried its hand at converting on fourth-and-5 and came up short. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel's pass hit Brenen Thompson in the hands, but he dropped it and the ball fell harmlessly to the turf. For the Cowboys, it was a huge stand. Oklahoma was moving the ball well and looked like it would add to its 21-17 lead before things stalled out. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 6:05 pm ET · Will Backus]

Hello Trace Ford

Oklahoma defensive lineman Trace Ford, who transferred to the Sooners from Oklahoma State in the offseason, made waves this week with comments he directed towards Cowboys coach Mike Gundy. Ford followed that up with one of the biggest plays in Saturday's game. Oklahoma State went for it on fourth-and-1 at Oklahoma's 36. Running back Ollie Gordon got the handoff and Ford knifed into the backfield, bringing him down for a loss of one and giving the Sooners ideal field position. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 5:56 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma jumps out in front

It took Oklahoma running back Tawee Walker exactly one touch to have a huge impact on Bedlam. The standout junior took a handoff midway through the third quarter -- his first appearance the entire game -- and burst through the right side of Oklahoma's line and into Oklahoma State's secondary, where he raced past a safety and into the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown. Walker's largely unimpeded scamper gives the Sooners a 21-17 lead with just over eight minutes to play in the third. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 5:47 pm ET · Will Backus]

Defenses making plays

Both defenses are making huge plays to start the second half. Oklahoma State opened the third quarter with a deep interception of Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who chucked an absolute prayer down field. The Cowboys took that turn over and moved the ball to OU's 17-yard line, where they were faced with a third-and-2. OSU tried two-straight runs with star Ollie Gordon -- who still seems banged up -- and gained a total of one yard, turning the ball over on downs right outside of Oklahoma's goal line. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 5:37 pm ET · Will Backus]

Eyes on Ollie Gordon

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon, one of the best players in college football over the last month, suffered an apparent ankle injury near the end of the first half. He stayed down on the ground in apparent pain after carrying the ball for a few yards. Trainers worked on him on the field for a few minutes and he was able to get up and walk off under his own power, though with an apparent limp. Gordon's status is huge for the second half, as he has worked his way into the Heisman Trophy conversation recently. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 5:15 pm ET · Will Backus]

Bedlam living up to its name

Half: No. 22 Oklahoma State 17, No. 9 Oklahoma 14

The 118th installment of Bedlam has provided some fantastic viewing thus far. Oklahoma State is looking to send its top rival off with a loss in what could be the final game in this rivalry. The Cowboys are doing well in that regard so far. Quarterback Alan Bowman, who took over OSU's starting job in early October, is putting together one of the best games of his career. He diced up Oklahoma's secondary for 182 yards through the air, willing the Cowboys to their halftime lead. 

Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel hasn't been too shabby, either. He connected on 13 of his 18 pass attempts for 174 yards and one touchdown, a 6-yard strike to wide receiver Drake Stoops. Oklahoma has work to do in the second half if it wants to stay in contention for the Big 12 Championship Game, let alone the College Football Playoff. 

[Nov 4, 2023 at 4:23 pm ET · Will Backus]

Oklahoma State up in Bedlam

Early 2Q: No. 22 Oklahoma State 14, No. 9 Oklahoma 7

What could be the final Bedlam looked like it might go off the rails early. Both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State scored on their first drives of the game and neither took very long. But things went a bit quiet from there, with the Cowboys punting on their next possession and Oklahoma fumbling its second offensive drive away. Oklahoma State got the second quarter started with some more fireworks though. Quarterback Alan Bowman raced into the end zone from 13 yards out to restore Oklahoma State's lead. Game on in Stillwater.