BYU Stays Undefeated with Last-Second TD to Beat Oklahoma State 38-35
BYU managed to stay undefeated by defeating Oklahoma State with a last-second touchdown in a thrilling game on Friday night. Jake Retzlaff’s 35-yard touchdown pass to Darius Lassiter with just 10 seconds left secured the victory for the Cougars. This win keeps BYU’s perfect season record intact at 7-0, with a 4-0 record in the Big 12.
Retzlaff’s clutch play on fourth-and-7, where he connected with Chase Roberts for an 8-yard pass, kept the drive alive. He then set up the game-winning play with a 27-yard run up the middle before finding Lassiter for the decisive score. It was a magical moment for Retzlaff and the team, with the quarterback expressing his emotions by calling it spiritual and romantic.
In addition to Retzlaff’s impressive performance, Lassiter had a standout game with a career-high 129 receiving yards on six catches. LJ Martin also made significant contributions by running for a career-high 120 yards and two touchdowns. Together, they helped BYU maintain an average of 7.4 yards per play and score on all four drives in the second half.
Despite Oklahoma State’s strong offensive showing, gaining 421 yards and averaging 6.4 yards per play, they fell short in the final moments of the game. The Cowboys took the lead late but couldn’t hold off BYU’s determined effort to secure the win.
Both teams showcased their offensive capabilities throughout the game, with big plays and strategic moves on display. BYU’s ability to execute under pressure and come through in crucial moments proved to be the difference-maker in this exciting matchup.
Looking ahead, BYU’s victory is likely to boost their ranking in the AP Top 25 Poll. The team will face UCF next Saturday in another challenging matchup. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, will look to bounce back when they take on Baylor in their upcoming game.
Overall, the game between BYU and Oklahoma State was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of college football, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
