Les Miles was in his first season at Oklahoma State as head coach.

In the three years prior to Miles' arrival in Stillwater, the Cowboys finished 5–6, 5–6, and 3–8.

Oklahoma State posted another losing record (4–7) in Miles' first season at the helm.

The Cowboys won the game with a late catch by TD Bryant on third down and seven from the Oklahoma State 45 yard line.

Rashaun Woods then caught a touchdown pass from Josh Fields in the left corner of the end zone, giving the Cowboys the win.