The Cowboys were led by tenth-year head coach, Mike Gundy, and played their home games at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

[3] Oklahoma State scored in their opening drive by marching down the field and concluding when Tyreek Hill made a 2-yard run for a touchdown.

But the ensuing kick-off by Oklahoma State resulted in Morgan Burns successfully running 86 yards for a touchdown.

Kansas State achieved 36 unanswered points until Ramon Richards made a 38-yard interception for a touchdown after the K-State starters were pulled from the game.

With 4:49 left in the game, Matthew McCrane was sent out to make an attempt at a 53-yard field goal.