Although they faced adversity throughout, Oklahoma State persevered to win
a top-10 match-up in College Station.
For the past two weeks, Texas A&M has been all over ESPN and sporting networks everywhere. The topic of realignment has been a subject that consumed the majority of our attention throughout the recent weeks. However, today's Aggie/Cowboy game consisted of two teams in the top 10 of most major college football polls. Remember, Kyle Field is home of the "12th Man" and one of the most hostile atmospheres in the college game. The home field advantage worked for about 32 minutes on Saturday, then Brandon Weeden and the Cowboys began playing as if they were possessed.
Along with throwing for a school record 438 yards and two scores, Weeden played extremely efficient as well. 47 for 60 passing, 7.3 yards per completion, and no interceptions were among his astronomical stats on the afternoon. After Tracy Moore's four yard touchdown reception, the Cowboys gained a lead that they never relinquished. Although A&M had a chance on its last drive, James Thomas dashed their hopes for winning on the last drive by intercepting a Ryan Tannehill pass with 1:31 remaining. Justin Blackmon intentionally got a safety at the end of the game to secure a 30-29 win for the Cowboys, their first of the year against a ranked opponent.
In a losing effort, Ryan Tannehill was stellar, throwing for 309 yards and two touchdowns, despite throwing three interceptions. Josh Cooper led the way for OSU with 123 yards on 11 catches, while Blackmon caught 11 balls for 121 yards and a score.
***This is my first football blog, please offer constructive criticism. Thank you***
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